Moroccan Lamb Stew is hearty, flavorful and warm. It is perfect nestled on a bed of couscous and is sure to leave you full and satisfied.
This stew is so full of flavor! The lamb is the perfect foil for all of the Moroccan spice. This is a perfect warm you up kind of meal that we enjoy all fall and winter long. I love how hearty it is and that it is relatively simple to make despite the big flavors!
It cooks for a while to ensure tender meat, but is hands off for most of the time. Everyone who ate it went back for seconds. It also stretches the lamb, so it is an affordable way to feed lamb to a crowd.
It is always fun to experiment with different flavors. I thought this mix of spices really worked well with the lamb.
I added a some more garlic to the couscous as it was cooking and it was so good with a little of the tomato sauce from the lamb.
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Lamb isn’t something we eat very much. In fact, it is hard to get in our neck of the woods most of the time.
But we really enjoy it when we do get our hands on some. I am definitely going to have to get some more and do some other stew variations soon and possibly a roast leg of lamb too.
Do you make lamb often? What are your favorite lamb recipes?
If this doesn’t warm you up on a cold and snowy day, I don’t know what will!
If you are looking for a fun way to use the rest of the box of couscous, try making a bright and fresh pomegranate couscous salad. It is perfect from everything from a summer picnic to a holiday spread.
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lamb stew meat would work great, but I used leg cut into chunks
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans drained
- 2-3 cups spinach or kale chopped
- Couscous for serving
Instructions
- Heat a thick bottomed large pan on the stove (I of course used my trusty cast iron dutch oven… I love that thing!). Brown 2 pounds lamb on all sides.
- Add 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon tumeric, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili flakes and 1 onion and cook until fragrant and onions are starting to soften.
- Pour 2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cook with no lid until reduced by ⅓. Then cover and continue to cook for at least 45 minutes.
- Add 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans and 2-3 cups spinach or kale. Cook for about 10 minutes or until beans are warmed through and greens are wilted.
- Serve over couscous.
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Hi Carlee, this sounds like a good slow cooker meal. My favourite kind of cooking! The spice mix sounds good, although I'm going to try it with beef as lamb is so expensive at the moment.
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I think that's a great idea! I should try it that way next time too, beef is a lot easier to get my hands on!
Oh yum, this looks amazing!
Thank you so much!
This looks amazingly yummy – so perfect for the cold weather.
It is definitely hearty and warming, perfect for the fall and winter! Thanks, Amy!
Hi Carlee, this would cook nicely in the slow cooker. Any lamb apart from cutlets is hard to find here (unless it's Easter!). The ingredients are ones I have, so I am going to try this recipe with beef very soon.
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I think you're right, it would be perfect in a slow cooker! Beef would be a great substitution. I hope you enjoy it!
I think I would really enjoy this. I am going to a different/bigger grocery store today or tomorrow, I have to check and see if they have lamb.
Fingers crossed for you!
I love lamb prepared with North African spices! Thanks for the recipe.
Me too! They go so well together! Thank you so much!
I love the recipe, but I would love to use pork instead of lamb, is that ok?
I think pork would work. It doesn't have the same deep flavor as the lamb, but it would still go really well with these flavors I think. You'll have to let me know how it goes!
I am not a passionate lover of lamb, but your recipe seems finger-licking! I'll definitely prepare it for my family!
Lamb is a meat we don't do much, but it is fun to something a bit different every now and then! I hope you enjoy it!
It looks so good!! Definitely wholesome and hearty! Also,so perfect for the fall and winter weather!
It is perfect for this cooler weather. It warms you up and fills you up! Thanks Deepika!
Now you're talking my language 🙂 I love lamb! What a hearty, comforting dish perfect for the season.
I don't use lamb nearly enough! I need to try more. Thanks, Jas!