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    Lamb Stew Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    With a robust, earthy warmth layered underneath a sharper hint of spice, Ras El Hanout is a Moroccan spice blend that really makes this recipe stand out.

    Figs, dates, and golden raisins add an appropriately exotic sweetness that balances out the spiced meat, and all the flavors get a chance to blend and develop while the stew slowly bubbles away in the oven.

    Lamb stew

    As a staple of African cuisine, lamb is the perfect stewing meat to pair with all these delicious flavors – and it’s also very healthy.

    For one thing, the fat in lamb is almost entirely saturated and monounsaturated, with only a very small amount of PUFA. The ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 PUFA is also pretty good, about 2:1 (the ideal is 4:1 or below, so lamb definitely qualifies as a healthy choice).

    And like all other red meat, lamb is also extremely nutritious: it’s high in B vitamins (especially B12), iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.

    I’ve included instructions for mixing your own Ras El Hanout in the recipe, but if you don’t mind paying a little more, you can also buy it pre-mixed at the store.

    Either way, you can expect some leftover spice; even if you make your own, you’ll end up with a little more than you need for the lamb.

    Keep the leftover spice to season another stew or to quickly rub on a chicken before you roast it: spice blends like this are a great way to get a special flavor without spending a lot of extra time on fancy or complicated recipes.

    This particular stew is no exception to that principle: once you’re done with the spice, the rest is a simple matter of browning the meat and popping everything into the oven.

    It takes a few hours to cook, but you don’t have to pay any attention during that time (other than enjoying the smell). And once it’s out of the oven, just sprinkle it with a garnish and enjoy a big bowl over some roasted cauliflower or simply plain on its own.

    Lamb stew Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 30 min COOK: 2 h

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb. lamb shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 in chunks;
    • 1 onion, minced;
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced;
    • 1 cup dried figs, cut in half;
    • 1 cup dates, cut in half;
    • ½ cup golden raisins;
    • 2 cups beef stock or lamb stock;
    • 1 tbsp. Ras el Hanout (instructions below);
    • 1 tbsp. honey; (optional)
    • 1 tbsp. fresh coriander, roughly chopped;
    • Cooking fat;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

    Ras el Hanout Ingredients

    • 2 tsp. ground ginger;
    • 2 tsp. ground cardamom;
    • 2 tsp. ground mace;
    • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon;
    • 1 tsp. ground allspice;
    • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg;
    • 1 tsp. ground turmeric;
    • ½ tsp. ground black pepper;
    • ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper;
    • ½ tsp. ground anise seeds;
    • ¼ tsp. ground cloves;
    Lamb stew Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.
    2. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Ras el Hanout and mix well.
    3. Melt some cooking fat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the lamb pieces on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
    4. Pour all the remaining ingredients except the fresh coriander into the Dutch oven. Mix well, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
    5. Once the stew is boiling, place it in the oven and cook for 2 to 2½ hours or until the meat is tender to the touch.
    6. When ready, sprinkle some fresh coriander on top and serve.

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    Lamb stew Recipe

    Lamb stew Recipe

    A full-bodied blend of Moroccan spices and an unusual mixture of dried fruits give this lamb stew a distinctive flavor.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine African
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 645 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb. lamb shoulder trimmed of fat and cut into 2 in chunks
    • 1 onion minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 cup dried figs cut in half
    • 1 cup dates cut in half
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • 2 cups beef stock or lamb stock
    • 1 tbsp. Ras el Hanout instructions below
    • 1 tbsp. honey optional
    • 1 tbsp. fresh coriander roughly chopped
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Ras el Hanout Ingredients

    • 2 tsp. ground ginger
    • 2 tsp. ground cardamom
    • 2 tsp. ground mace
    • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. ground allspice
    • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
    • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
    • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
    • ½ tsp. ground anise seeds
    • ¼ tsp. ground cloves

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 300 F.
    • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Ras el Hanout and mix well.
      2 tsp. ground ginger, 2 tsp. ground cardamom, 2 tsp. ground mace, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground allspice, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1 tsp. ground turmeric, ½ tsp. ground black pepper, ½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper, ½ tsp. ground anise seeds, ¼ tsp. ground cloves
    • Melt some cooking fat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the lamb pieces on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
      Cooking fat, 2 lb. lamb shoulder
    • Pour all the remaining ingredients except the fresh coriander into the Dutch oven. Mix well, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
      1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup dried figs, 1 cup dates, ½ cup golden raisins, 2 cups beef stock or lamb stock, 1 tbsp. Ras el Hanout, 1 tbsp. honey, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Once the stew is boiling, place it in the oven and cook for 2 to 2½ hours or until the meat is tender to the touch.
    • When ready, sprinkle some fresh coriander on top and serve.
      1 tbsp. fresh coriander

    Nutrition

    Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 52gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 1775mgFiber: 13gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 616IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 10mg
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