Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine Recipe Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or leg in 1 1/2 inch chunks; 6 tbsp butter; Pinch saffron (powdered); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup blanched almonds (whole or quartered); 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 lb fresh dates, washed; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or leg in 1 1/2 inch chunks
6 tbsp butter
Pinch saffron (powdered)
1 cinnamon stick
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 cup blanched almonds (whole or quartered)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp honey
1/2 lb fresh dates, washed
1 tbsp sesame seeds

1
Put the meat in a pan with the butter, saffron, cinnamon stick, onion, black pepper and salt.
2
Barely cover the meat with water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil.
3
Turn down and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours.
4
While lamb is cooking, saute the almonds with a small amount of cooking oil.
5
Then toast the sesame seeds in the same pan.
6
Put both aside.
7
Uncover lamb and add ground cinnamon and honey to the meat.
8
Continue to cook for 20-30 minutes, covered if liquid is light, uncovered if liquid is heavy
9
Remove the meat from pan and place it in the serving dish.
10
Cover with lid or foil to keep it warm.
11
Add the dates to the sauce and cook for 10 more minutes.
12
Pour the dates over the meat and sprinkle the almonds and sesame seeds on top.

1039

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder or leg in 1 1/2 inch chunks, 6 tbsp butter, Pinch saffron (powdered), 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine Recipe 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.

Moroccan Lamb, Dates & Honey Tagine Recipe

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