Go Back
+ servings
Easy Moroccan Lamb Stew

Savor This Easy Moroccan Lamb Stew That Warms the Soul

Create this Easy Moroccan Lamb Stew for a comforting, hearty dish filled with rich, aromatic flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or lamb shoulder/beef
  • 1 large onion yellow or white preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots chopped; substitute with parsnips for a twist
  • 2 medium gold potatoes or Yukon gold/red potatoes
  • 1 can canned tomatoes diced
  • 1 can chickpeas or soaked dried chickpeas
  • 1 cup dried apricots or figs/raisins
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons ras el hanout
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups broth lamb or vegetable, low-sodium recommended

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • crock pot
  • pressure cooker

Method
 

How to Make Easy Moroccan Lamb Stew
  1. Begin by chopping the boneless lamb and prepping your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat some extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and brown it thoroughly for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the browned lamb and add chopped onions and minced garlic to the same pot. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in the chopped carrots, gold potatoes, canned tomatoes, dried apricots, chickpeas, and spices. Pour in the broth and stir gently.
  5. Return the lamb to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 2 hours.
  6. In crock pot or pressure cooker setups, add the chickpeas in the final cooking phase for 10-15 minutes.
  7. After cooking, check that the lamb is fork-tender and falls apart easily, signaling it's ready to be served.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 25mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. For maximum flavor, refrigerate the stew overnight before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!