Traditional Moroccan Tagine with Tender Meat
A traditional Moroccan stew made with tender meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection.
Equipment
- Tagine pot or a large heavy-bottomed pot with a lid
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb or chicken, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 zucchinis sliced
- 1 cup dried apricots halved
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
Prepare the meat:
- In a mixing bowl, coat the meat chunks with olive oil, ginger, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.1 lb lamb, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the base:
- Heat a tagine pot or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the marinated meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until softened.1 large onion, 3 cloves garlic
Add liquids and simmer:
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour.1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup water
Add vegetables and fruit:
- Add the carrots, zucchinis, and dried apricots. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked.2 carrots, 1 cup dried apricots, 2 zucchinis
Finish and serve:
- Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 1 lemon
Notes
Tagine is traditionally served with couscous or crusty bread.
Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 23gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 1179mgFiber: 7gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 7200IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg
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