Name: Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.3 jar 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1.4 can 1 tsp ground cumin; 4.8 jar 1 tsp ground ginger; 2.3 cup 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2.9 gal 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 9.3 oz Salt and pepper to taste; 9.3 g 2 tbsp olive oil; 5.5 g 1 large onion, sliced; 8.3 tbsp 1 cup chicken broth; 4 kg 2 tbsp honey; 9.6 as needed 1 cup dried apricots, halved; 10.3 mg 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 10.3 bottle 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

By Nicholas Rubio

November 11, 2025

4255 views

This Moroccan tagine is a flavorful and aromatic dish, perfect for a comforting meal. The combination of sweet apricots, savory lamb, and warm spices creates a delightful culinary experience. Serve it with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe is adapted from traditional Moroccan cooking techniques.

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes - 1.3 jar
1 tsp ground cumin - 1.4 can
1 tsp ground ginger - 4.8 jar
1/2 tsp turmeric - 2.3 cup
1/2 tsp cinnamon - 2.9 gal
Salt and pepper to taste - 9.3 oz
2 tbsp olive oil - 9.3 g
1 large onion, sliced - 5.5 g
1 cup chicken broth - 8.3 tbsp
2 tbsp honey - 4.0 kg

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the lamb cubes with cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb cubes in batches, then set aside.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the tagine and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return the lamb to the tagine. Add the chicken broth, honey, and apricots. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Cover the tagine and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped cilantro and almonds. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.

Step 7

Garnish with extra cilantro and almonds before serving.

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots

By Nicholas Rubio

November 11, 2025

4255 views

Ingredients

2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes - 1.3 jar
1 tsp ground cumin - 1.4 can
1 tsp ground ginger - 4.8 jar
1/2 tsp turmeric - 2.3 cup
1/2 tsp cinnamon - 2.9 gal
Salt and pepper to taste - 9.3 oz
2 tbsp olive oil - 9.3 g
1 large onion, sliced - 5.5 g
1 cup chicken broth - 8.3 tbsp
2 tbsp honey - 4.0 kg

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the lamb cubes with cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb cubes in batches, then set aside.

Step 3

Add the sliced onion to the tagine and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return the lamb to the tagine. Add the chicken broth, honey, and apricots. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Cover the tagine and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped cilantro and almonds. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.

Step 7

Garnish with extra cilantro and almonds before serving.

Reviews (21 Reviews)

Mia Hall5

Excellent! The tagine was easy to make, and the results were fantastic. I've made it several times already, and it's always a hit!

Jessica Rodriguez4

Very flavorful and aromatic. I loved the sweetness of the apricots and the blend of spices. It's a hearty and comforting dish, ideal for a chilly evening. I added some toasted almonds for extra texture.

Michael Davis3

It was good. The lamb was a little tough, even though I cooked it for a while. The flavors were there, though. Maybe my lamb wasn't the best quality.

Brian Martinez4

A very satisfying dish. The spices were fragrant, and the apricots were delicious. I added a pinch of saffron for an extra layer of flavor.

Ashley Thompson4

Excellent! The sauce was rich and flavorful. I used dried apricots, and they worked perfectly. I might try using some fresh herbs next time to enhance the freshness.