Moroccan Lamb Casserole (Slow Cooker)
A hearty and aromatic Moroccan-inspired stew featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and warm spices, perfectly adapted for the slow cooker. This comforting dish is ideal for cozy family dinners and offers a bold, exotic flavor profile with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 390
- Total Time: 410
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
1.5 lbs lamb (chopped into 1-inch cubes)
1 red onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup apricots (dried, chopped)
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 preserved lemon (peeled and chopped, optional)
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup pitted prunes (chopped)
1/2 cup roasted almonds
Instructions
Add the olive oil to the slow cooker and turn the setting to ‘high’ to warm it for a few minutes.
Add the chopped lamb and garlic, and sauté until the lamb is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chopped red onion and sauté until tender.
Mix in the ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to coat the lamb.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well, making sure the lamb is submerged.
Add the apricots, prunes, and preserved lemon (if using). Stir gently.
Cover and reduce heat to ‘low’. Cook for 6-8 hours or on ‘high’ for 3-4 hours.
Once the lamb is tender, stir in the tomato paste and roasted almonds. Cook for another 15 minutes on ‘high’ without the lid to slightly thicken the sauce.
Serve warm, optionally over cooked rice or with warm bread for soaking up the sauce.
Notes
For added richness, use homemade broth or a high-quality store-bought low-sodium broth.
If preserved lemon is unavailable, substitute with finely grated lemon zest and a splash of lemon juice.
This casserole tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop further.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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