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Make-Ahead Moroccan Lamb Stew

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"Inspired by the wonderful spices and flavors used in Moroccan cuisine, this wonderful stew is a hearty one-dish meal. We like to double the recipe and freeze one portion for later. You can also save time, by combining all of these Moroccan spices in bulk and having the mixture on hand to use in this stew recipe, as well as others, like lamb burgers, grilled salmon, and meat rubs. We typically serve the stew with warm bread and a salad." — Make-Ahead Mamas

Directions

Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in the ground lamb. For most flavorful results, allow mixture to rest, refrigerated, overnight.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the spiced lamb mixture to the onions. Cook and stir until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
Pour the beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, honey, carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, dried apricots and lentils. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
Simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender. Season with black pepper to taste.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

Footnotes

Make Ahead Tip:
If making ahead or freezing, prepare stew through Step 3. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat; remove from heat and cool in the pot or in freezer-safe container. Transfer to the fridge (store for up to 3 days) or freezer. The vegetables store better if not fully-cooked prior to refrigeration or freezing. When ready to eat, (if frozen) thaw in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours, then pour stew into a pot, bring just to a boil, and simmer until heated through.

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May 09, 2011

This is one of the most delicious soup/stew recipes I have ever made! I've made it several times, and I always make extra to freeze a family-sized portion. Making the spice mixture in bulk is a great idea. It saves a lot of time and we love Moroccan lamb burgers using this mixture too. I have also found this recipe to be very forgiving. I've omitted items, added stuff like kale and zucchini, tweaked the spices when I was out of one, and substituted dried cranberries, figs and raisins for the apricots in a pinch. I’ve also used less broth to make it more hearty, and served it over rice and couscous. Enjoy!

—BusySpoons

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Dec 12, 2011

I added a big parsnip, I only had one sweet potato so I added two small russet potatoes, and I thickened the liquid by adding flour to the ground lamb and onions, just before adding the liquids.

—Balfour_Girl

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6 Ratings

Dec 11, 2011

pretty good, but way too sweet for me and too oily. i added more broth, more salt and next time i will use a lean ground turkey. also, one sweet potato was definitely plenty.

—SHELLISEASHELLS

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Feb 16, 2013

Loved it! Just what I was looking for this snowy weekend.

—KatieKate

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Mar 31, 2013

This is a great recipe ... definitely a bi-weekly repeater! I used red lentils. I forgot to get the dried apricots, so added half a jar of apricot jam. I also added 1/2 cup of Israeli couscous to thicken it a bit. It's delicious!

—Mitzi10E

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Nutrition

Calories
465 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
57.3 g
18%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
16.3 g
65%

Protein
28.2 g
56%

Sodium
1337 mg
53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Make-Ahead Moroccan Lamb Stew

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 465
** Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
** Saturated Fat 5.9g 29 %
** Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
** Sodium 1337mg 53 %
** Potassium 1201mg 34 %
** Total Carbohydrates 57.3g 18 %
** Dietary Fiber 16.3g 65 %
** Protein 28.2g 56 %
** Sugars 15.6g
** Vitamin A 264 %
** Vitamin C 23 %
** Calcium 16 %
** Iron 70 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 69 %
** Vitamin B6 43 %
** Magnesium 33 %
** Folate 120 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.