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Melting Slow-Cooked Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Ever wonder if you can eat gourmet on a broke budget? Same. Here’s my hack: make a dish so rich in flavor, yet astonishingly economical, you’ll feel like a culinary magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. If you’re a busy mom juggling a dozen things or a broke student living on ramen, fear not—this recipe is about to become your favorite. No oven needed!

Why You’ll Love It

• No oven needed!
• Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
• Zero fancy kitchen gear needed
• Leftovers are even better the next day
• Easy to meal prep or double for later

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish
• Cooked couscous, quinoa, or rice for serving

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb cubes and brown on all sides. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer the browned lamb to your slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Add the cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, and cook for another minute.
3. Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chicken or vegetable broth, canned tomatoes, chickpeas, and dried apricots. Season with salt and pepper, then give everything a good stir.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the lamb is tender and flavors have melded beautifully.
5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with couscous, quinoa, or rice.

Keeping It Real

• Yes, you really can make a mouth-watering Moroccan lamb tagine without stepping into a fancy kitchen.
• Pairing this cozy dish with side gigs means no stress about the grocery bill.
• You’ll be rocking dinner while padding your wallet—multitasking win!