Moroccan Lamb Stew

A fragrant and hearty Moroccan-style lamb stew featuring tender meat slow-cooked with warm spices, fresh herbs, and sweet carrots. This rich stew combines traditional North African flavors with tender lamb and aromatic ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, and orange.

6 servings
2 hr 2 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup bone broth
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 small oranges
  • 4 cups carrots
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dates
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a medium-size bowl, season the meat evenly with the salt, pepper, and cinnamon.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a large cooking pot on medium, heat the coconut oil and brown the meat, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until it begins to brown slightly.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Add the garlic, ginger, and rosemary and cook until fragrant, another couple of minutes.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Add the apple cider vinegar, bone broth, water, orange zest and juice, carrots, and dates and bring to a boil.

    10 min

  6. 6.

    Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the lamb reaches the desired tenderness.

    90 min

  7. 7.

    Serve warm garnished with cilantro.

    2 min