Lamb, Olive and Mushroom Tagine Recipe

Name: Lamb, Olive and Mushroom Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lbs lamb shoulder, chopped into 1 to 1.5 inch squares; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 4 cups water; 12 lb mushroom, sliced thickly; 4 carrots, cut into thumb-sized pieces; 4 small potatoes, cut as for the carrots (about 3/4lb); 1 lb pitted black olives (I used canned)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs lamb shoulder, chopped into 1 to 1.5 inch squares
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water
12 lb mushroom, sliced thickly
4 carrots, cut into thumb-sized pieces
4 small potatoes, cut as for the carrots (about 3/4lb)
1 lb pitted black olives (I used canned)

1
In a large saucepan or stockpot, add butter/ghee, onion, lamb, garlic, salt, pepper and turmeric over high heat.
2
Sautee til onions are golden and meat is browned.
3
Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
5
Add mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and simmer, covered, until potatoes are cooked through (about 20-30 minutes), adding olives about halfway though the cooking time (10-15 minutes).
6
Serve hot!
7
**Theoriginal recipe calls for the olives to be soaked in 1 cup of water plus 2 Tbs white vinegar to help remove some of the salinity**.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 lbs lamb shoulder, chopped into 1 to 1.5 inch squares, and more.

Yes, Lamb, Olive and Mushroom 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.

Lamb, Olive and Mushroom Tagine

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