Moroccan Lamb with Sweet Potato and Raisins — Good Food Makes Me Happy!

Name: Moroccan Lamb with Sweet Potato and Raisins — Good Food Makes Me Happy!
Cuisine: African, Moroccan
Ingredients: Olive oil for frying; 1-3/4 lbs. boneless leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 red onions, peeled and cut into eighths; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; Pinch of saffron; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbs tomato paste; 1 lb. sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tbs raisins; 3 cups chicken (or lamb stock) stock; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

4 steps

An easy, flavorful recipe – note that it takes about 2 hours to simmer gently at the end. This is a great make-ahead dish as it's even better the next day. Serve on its own or with a simple green salad.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:17:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1336.3 kcal (67%)

Total Fat31.9 g (46%)

Carbs135.9 g (52%)

Sugars47 g (52%)

Protein122.3 g (245%)

Sodium2314.5 mg (116%)

Fiber19.4 g (69%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

olive oil

for frying

1 lbsboneless leg of lamb

or shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks

2red onions

peeled and cut into eighths

2garlic cloves

peeled and chopped

½ tspground ginger

saffron

½ tspground coriander

½ tspcumin seeds

½ tsppaprika

½ tspfennel seeds

1cinnamon stick

1bay leaf

1 Tbstomato paste

1 lbsweet potato

peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 Tbsraisins

3 cupschicken stock

or lamb stock

salt

freshly ground pepper

Parsley

chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large dutch oven over high heat. Add a little oil and brown the lamb pieces in batches for at least 5 minutes until browned all over. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

Add a little fresh oil to the pan if needed. Add the onions and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Fry for 4-5 minutes until lightly colored, then add the garlic, ground ginger, saffron, ground coriander, cumin seeds, paprika, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir for 2 minutes until aromatic.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds, then add the sweet potato, coating well with the mixture in the pan. Return the lamb, plus any resting juices, to the pan along with the raisins and stock. Bring the stock to a boil, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Lower the heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is really tender. If the liquid is reducing too much, cover the pan or add a cupful of water. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.