Lamb & Potato Tagine Recipe

Name: Lamb & Potato Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large preserved lemon, divided; 12 large onion; 4 medium garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro; 3 lamb shanks, about 4 to 5 pounds (Beef can be substituted); salt & pepper; 1 pinch saffron thread; 1 -2 teaspoon smen (Ghee can be substituted); 2 large potatoes, peeled & cut into wedges; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 large preserved lemon, divided
12 large onion
4 medium garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
3 lamb shanks, about 4 to 5 pounds (Beef can be substituted)
salt & pepper
1 pinch saffron thread
1 -2 teaspoon smen (Ghee can be substituted)
2 large potatoes, peeled & cut into wedges
1 cup water

1
Slice the preserved lemon and discard the inner flesh.
2
Blend 1/2 of the lemon with the onion, garlic, spices, olive oil and cilantro in a food processor.
3
Sprinkle the meat with salt & pepper then pour over the marinade.
4
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5
Soak the saffron threads in 1/2 cup of hot water for 20 minutes.
6
Place the meat in a large tagine then add the saffron with its water and the smen.
7
Cover with the other 1/2 of lemon then cover the tagine with its lid.
8
Cook over low heat for 1 hour.
9
Add in the water & potatoes then recover & cook for another hour & half.
10
When done, the meat should be butter soft and tender.

577

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large preserved lemon, divided, 12 large onion, 4 medium garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lamb & 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.

Lamb & Potato Tagine

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