Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender lamb slow-cooked with warm spices, sweet apricots, and crunchy almonds for a comforting North African-inspired stew. This Moroccan-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, salt, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs lamb shoulder cubes with 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 1 tsp smoked paprika until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb in batches and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch, then transfer browned lamb to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add 1.5 cups chicken broth and 1 cup chopped dried apricots to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until lamb is tender and sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir in 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for crunch and freshness.