Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds is a delectable Moroccan-inspired dish that infuses your kitchen with the warm, inviting aromas of spices. Tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked to perfection, melds beautifully with sweet prunes and crunchy almonds, creating a rich and flavorful experience. Serve this exquisite meal over fluffy couscous or rice for a memorable dining occasion that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
- 1 cup pitted prunes
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop onion and garlic; measure spices.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the lamb: In the same skillet, sear lamb pieces until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Combine in slow cooker: Transfer lamb, sautéed onions, garlic, prunes, almonds, spices, and broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook low and slow: Set the slow cooker on low for about 6 hours or until lamb is tender.
- Serve: Plate the tagine over couscous or rice, topped with toasted almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Toast almonds before adding them for enhanced flavor. Substitute lamb with chicken or beef if preferred. Experiment with dried fruits like apricots or figs for a different twist.