Northern African Spiced Lamb Tagine with Apricots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Slow-cooked lamb tagine infused with warm Northern African spices and sweet apricots, creating a rich and fragrant stew perfect for cozy dinners. This African-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs Lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, Olive oil, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup, halved Dried apricots
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish Fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup toasted, for garnish Slivered almonds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs lamb shoulder cubes and brown them on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, then add 1 cup halved dried apricots and 2 tbsp honey. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 1 hour 30 minutes until lamb is tender.
5. Step 5: Garnish the tagine with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds before serving.