Lamb Tajine with Dates Recipe

Name: Lamb Tajine with Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces; ¼ cup butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cups beef broth; ½ teaspoon saffron thread, crushed; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup pitted dates, halved; ½ cup toasted whole almond; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; spiced couscous (this is in my recipe book)

Servings: persons

3 lbs lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups beef broth
½ teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
1 small cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pitted dates, halved
½ cup toasted whole almond
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
spiced couscous (this is in my recipe book)

1
Pat lamb dry.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4
Add lamb and onion and saute until onion is soft and meat is brown.
5
Heat 1/2 cup beef broth in small saucepan over low heat.
6
Blend in saffron and stir to dissolve.
7
Add saffron to lamb with remaining broth and cinnamon and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
9
Remove lamb from skillet using slotted spoon; discard cinnamon.
10
Stir in honey, ground cinnamon and simmer 5 more minutes.
11
Return lamb to pan.
12
Add dates and continue simmering until dates are plump, about 5 minutes.
13
Prepare spiced couscous (omitting raisins) to serve 6-8 people.
14
Spoon couscous around edge of platter (a small brass one would be nice if you have one) and spoon tajine in center.
15
Sprinkle tajine with almonds and sesame seeds.

1365

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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: 3 lbs lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces, ¼ cup butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 cups beef broth, and more.

Yes, Lamb Tajine with Dates falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Tajine with Dates

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