Lamb And Sweet Potato Tagine Recipe

Name: Lamb And Sweet Potato Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 lb diced lamb leg; 1 None medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 None cinnamon stick; 1 (13.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tbsp dried pitted dates, chopped; 7 oz couscous; None None fresh cilantro leaves, to sprinkle

Servings: persons

2 tbsp canola oil
1 lb diced lamb leg
1 None medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp ground cumin
1 None cinnamon stick
1 (13.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
1 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp dried pitted dates, chopped
7 oz couscous
None None fresh cilantro leaves, to sprinkle

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Working in batches, sear lamb for 2-3 mins, or until browned. Set aside.
2
Reduce heat to low and add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion for 5 mins, or until soft. Add garlic, ginger, cumin and cinnamon. Cook for 1 min, or until fragrant. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil then return lamb to pan. Add sweet potato and dates. Cover and transfer to oven for 1 hour 30 mins, or until lamb is very tender. Remove from oven and let stand for 3 mins.
3
Meanwhile, to make the couscous, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff up couscous to separate grains.
4
Spoon couscous into shallow serving bowls. Top with lamb tagine. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp canola oil, 1 lb diced lamb leg, 1 None medium red onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Sweet Potato Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb And Sweet Potato Tagine

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