Moroccan-Style Lamb Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
black pepper (optional)
3 lbs lamb shoulder , cut into about 2-inch pieces (or smaller)
4 -6 tbsp oil
2 onions, chopped
2 tbsp garlic (or to taste)
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained ( garbonzo beans)
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 cinnamon stick
2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups dried apricots , coarsley chopped (or to taste)
3 tbsp whipping cream (optional)
cooked basmati rice

Directions:

In a bowl mix together cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and black pepper (if using).
Add in the lamb; toss well to coat.
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven, and brown the lamb well on all sides, turning occasionally adding in more oil if needed; transfer lamb to a bowl.
Add in onion and tomato paste to the drippings in the skillet and saute for about 5 minutes, then add in garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add in broth and chick peas, chopped tomatoes, cinnamon stick and ginger; bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Add the browned lamb back to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the lamb is tender (about 1-1/2 hours, or more or less) adding in the chopped apricots and seasoning with salt and pepper about 20 minutes before the finished cooking time.
Add/stir in the whipping cream at this point and simmer for a couple of minutes, only for a creamier sauce if not just omit.
Transfer the lamb and sauce to a bowl, and serve with cooked rice or couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	875.98 Kcal (3668 kJ)
Calories from fat	578.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	64.31g	99%
Cholesterol	178.43mg	59%
Sodium	1184.09mg	49%
Potassium	1167.32mg	25%
Total Carbs	32.12g	11%
Sugars	22.74g	91%
Dietary Fiber	4.57g	18%
Protein	42.12g	84%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	47%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	107.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.69 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.16g	99%
Cholesterol	33.75mg	59%
Sodium	223.97mg	49%
Potassium	220.8mg	25%
Total Carbs	6.08g	11%
Sugars	4.3g	91%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	18%
Protein	7.97g	84%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	47%
Iron	0.8mg	23%
Calcium	20.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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