Moroccan Lamb Tagine 😋 | A Family Favourite | Stay at Home Recipes

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken is leaner, and beef chuck is often less expensive.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots provide a lighter flavor, while raisins are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 180-200 degrees Celsius.

Drizzle honey over the lamb and mix with ras el hanout spice blend; set aside to marinate.

Heat olive oil in a pot over low to medium heat.

Add chopped onions and red peppers to the pot; sauté until softened.

Add the marinated lamb to the pot and stir.

Pour in beef stock until it just covers the lamb; bring to a simmer.

Transfer the pot to the oven and cook for about 30 minutes.

Remove the pot from the oven; add dried apricots, roasted garlic, crystallized ginger, and a drizzle of honey.

Return the pot to the oven for another 15 minutes until thickened.

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