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Jamie Oliver Moroccan Lamb

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Jamie Oliver Moroccan Lamb is a warm, fragrant, and deeply savoury dish built on bold spices, slow-cooked lamb, tomatoes, and tender vegetables. It captures the richness of Moroccan flavours with ingredients like cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and apricots that add natural sweetness and balance. This recipe works beautifully for family dinners, weekend cooking, or whenever you want something hearty with very little effort. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg lamb shoulder, cut into chunks

  • 2 onions, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 tbsp ground cumin

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 × 400g tin chopped tomatoes

  • 400ml lamb stock

  • 100g dried apricots, halved

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper

  • Fresh coriander for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Lamb for Deep Flavour

Heat olive oil in a large pot and add the lamb chunks. Brown them on all sides until they develop colour. This step builds the foundation for a richer stew because caramelised meat adds noticeable depth.

Step 2: Add the Aromatics and Spices

Stir in the sliced onions and garlic, cooking until softened. Sprinkle cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and turmeric over the mixture. Toasting the spices directly in the pot boosts their fragrance and helps the flavours penetrate the lamb.

Step 3: Add Vegetables and Liquids

Add the chopped tomatoes, sliced carrots, apricots, and lamb stock. Stir well to combine everything. The apricots slowly break down during cooking, adding sweetness that balances the acidity of tomatoes and the warmth of spices.

Step 4: Simmer Until Tender

Cover and let the lamb cook on low heat for 1½–2 hours. Slow cooking melts the connective tissue, giving you soft, flavour-soaked pieces. Stir occasionally and check if more stock is needed.

Step 5: Adjust Seasoning and Serve

Taste and season with salt and pepper. Finish with fresh coriander. Serve with couscous, rice, flatbreads, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/moroccan-lamb/