Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Stew with Carrots and Zucchini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Tender lamb slow-cooked with warming Moroccan spices, sweet carrots, and zucchini for a comforting, Whole30-compliant stew. This Moroccan-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs lamb stew meat, carrots, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes lamb stew meat
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons zucchini
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups, no sugar added chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds lamb stew meat and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
4. Step 4: Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add 3 sliced carrots, 2 sliced zucchinis, and 2 cups chicken broth.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until lamb is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.