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Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew

June 1, 2015 by Maureen 56 Comments

Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew

It’s freezer cleaning out time and I found two lamb sirloins in there. When they were defrosted, I started out to make harira which is a soup but halfway through I decided to stop following a recipe and go out on my own and make this Moroccan inspired lamb stew instead. I thought I was in the mood for soup until I began smelling the onion and garlic and cumin and paprika cooking in the pot. When it came time to add the beef stock, I added only half and voilร , ย it became stew. I could have cooked this in my tagine but by the time I had the pot dirty, I’d had enough washing up to do.

Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew

The recipe also didn’t call for any peas but it looked quite sad without them so in they went. This is the point where it went from Moroccan to Moroccan inspired.

Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew

I tasted it and there was a slight bitterness so I popped in a teaspoon of brown sugar, then I added some salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. I wasn’t going to blog it but we liked it so much, I decided I’d share it with you.

The house was lacking a new rice cooker and I hadn’t heard from anyone promoting one they loved so I found these rice cooker reviews and decided on the Zojirushi and when I told my daughter-in-law about it, she said, ‘That’s the one we have.’

5.0 from 13 reviews
Moroccan Inspired Lamb Stew
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
2 hours
Total time
2 hours 15 mins
 
This is a very easy dish to put together and then there's nothing left to do but make some rice and serve when cooked.
Author: Maureen Shaw
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Moroccan
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 500 grams (about a pound) of lamb steaks cut in cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large or 2 small onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • serve with boiled rice or flat bread
  • ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, add the oil and when warm add the onion and a pinch of salt.
  2. After two minutes add the garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the lamb and and raise the heat to medium and stir until the meat is browned.
  4. Sprinkle the cumin and paprika over the meat and onions and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add the stock and the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
  6. Cook for a minimum of 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Mine took 2½ hours for the meat to be really soft.
  7. Toss in the peas and bring the pot back to the boil then add the coriander and parsley.
  8. Place rice in a bowl and pour over the stew. Garnish with a few coriander leaves.
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Comments

  1. Eva says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    This is the kind of recipe that my husband love it ! And by the way, I love too ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy monday !

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 2, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Thank you. I hope this is a great week for you, Eva!

      Reply
  2. Katy | Her Cup of Joy says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Yum! This lamb looks really delicious! I just had lamb at my MIL this past Sunday, still have to attempt it for myself someday!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 2, 2015 at 9:25 am

      It’s so easy to cook this and when everyone closes their eyes at the goodness, you’ll be a hero. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. SallyBR says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Scrumptious! The photo is simply perfect…. I can imagine the taste…. WOW!

    Do you serve the sour cream alongside?

    Reply
  4. Helen | Grab Your Fork says

    June 1, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    This looks so perfect for winter! And stews win over soups everytime in my book ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:43 am

    How delicious! I love how original recipes like this come about. The peas seem to suit it perfectly and make it a one pot meal! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  6. Simply Sweet Justice says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:49 am

    This looks like something you spent all day! Way to make healthy by throwing more vegetables in, too. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I would love to hear more about cooking in a tagine!

    Reply
  7. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:11 am

    My family will love this! I have never made lamb in spite of the fact I have had it in restaurants. This is on my let’s do this! list. Thanks Maureen.

    Reply
  8. Mary Frances says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:40 am

    Yum! This sounds so hearty and flavorful!! I agree, flat bread would be perfect to soak up all that glorious sauce.

    Reply
  9. Mila Furman says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Oh how lovely Maureen. I love that you were all about making the soup and then halfway through went…awww screw it ๐Ÿ™‚ Those are the best kinds of recipes ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  10. A_Boleyn says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:04 am

    The peas add a nice touch of colour to all that brown even if they aren’t needed. ๐Ÿ™‚ Flatbread, naan, Greek style pitas … they’d all work.

    Reply
  11. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:18 am

    I love these flavors, what a comforting one pot meal!

    Reply
  12. Hotly Spiced says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:20 am

    I need to clean out my freezer! This is great comfort food. Just the sort of dinner I look forward to now the temperature has dropped so much. Love the Moroccan-inspired dish! xx

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 2, 2015 at 8:56 am

      My sister is coming in August and I need the space to prep food before the Americans arrive. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Dear Maureen,

    A sign of a good cook is being able to “wing it” and adjust flavour and ingredients as you progress through the recipe. This looks sensational be it Moroccan or Moroccan-inspired.

    Reply
  14. Norma Chang says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Your lamb stew looks so delicious. I am not a lamb person but I think the herbs, spices and other ingredients in your dish would work well with pork or beef.

    Reply
  15. Chris Scheuer says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Oh YUM! I’m so glad you veered off from the recipe. This looks and sounds fantastic. I know your kitchen must have smelled amazing!

    Reply
  16. Veronica (Roni) says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Mmmm, what a good idea with this drop in temperature!!! Looks amazing…you can almost taste & smell it.
    Thanks for the nudge :))
    Tonight’s dinner I reckon xx

    Reply
  17. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:28 am

    A delicious creation… and it would be perfect for our wintery evenings… minus seven here this morning!

    Reply
  18. Rachel (Rachels Kitchen NZ) says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I would throw a dollop of yogurt on the top – delicious – love lamb and chickpeas:-)

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 2, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      I did too and I put that in the notes when I published it. I agree with you 100%.

      Reply
  19. Roberta says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Oh Yum!!! I can smell the aroma way over the oceans and land masses. Heady stuff…….and SO easy.

    Reply
  20. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I love Moroccan food! Particularly dishes that involve lamb. The peas were a totally needed addition IMO — they look (and I’ll bet taste) great. I need to clean out my freezer and see what gems I find. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  21. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I bet the flavor is wonderful. It looks so delicious and satisfying. I love it when recipes turn out like this!

    Reply
  22. Amira says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I like this… This is a Maureen inspired Middle Eastern stew :). I’ve made something like this with beef and peas once and with beef and chickpeas another time, but never thought of combining them both!! this is a clever idea.

    Reply
  23. Eha says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Lamb: of course! Moroccan: as often as possible! ‘Moroccan-style’ rather than ‘Moroccan’ or ‘fusion’ I applaud!! Maureen – it IS a tagine in whichever pot it was cooked: just lovely ๐Ÿ™‚ !!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 2, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      Thanks, Eha. You never fail to make me smile.

      Reply
  24. Joanne T Ferguson says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    Your lamb stew looks absolutely delicious Maureen! Perfect for this weather!
    As you know, I LOVE Moroccan food and spices and your photo makes me want to dive right in!

    Reply
  25. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

    June 2, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    This looks scummy, perfect now the evenings are getting colder!
    I am pretty sure I have some lamb hiding in my freezer too!
    Will be pinning this one ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  26. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I’m trying to follow recipes the first time and then to branch out on my own the second time – but I’m failing badly. You just have to go with your cooks instinct sometimes – and it worked perfectly for you.

    Reply
  27. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Happens all the time, start out following a recipe, end up in a whole new world of ‘I know better’, thankfully it usually works out fabulous. ๐Ÿ™‚ Your stew looks warming, perfect to combat the minus 8 degree we are dealing with today.

    Reply
  28. Helene D'Souza says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Th addition of brown sugar must have turned it into a special treat. Sometimes I feel the same way, I start a dish but end up with something completely else because I smell the ingredients frying in the oil. That’s when I truly feel inspired as you did here. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Juliana says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Since I do not buy lamb often, I would love to try this recipe with beef…I like all the spices and the addition of chickpeas and peas…looks delicious Maureen. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Have a great day ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  30. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says

    June 3, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I think that this stew looks delicious. I agree the peas look like they fit in quite nicely.

    Reply
  31. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    The perfect easy winter warmer Maureen. I’m glad you decided to share it!

    Reply
  32. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Mmmm…look at that bowl of slow cooked goodness. I want to dive through my screen and grab a BIG spoonful of that!

    Reply
  33. My Kitchen Stories says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    This is really the sort of food I love. It looks very very yummy.

    Reply
  34. Monique@The Urban Mum says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    What a perfect winter dish to have ready when the boys come home from sport, always starving a no patience to wait. This looks like the sort of dish that would still be great the day after it was cooked as well…

    Reply
  35. Lea Ann Brown says

    June 3, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    I Maureen! I feel like I’ve fallen off the face of the blogging earth, but have just been so busy. I love anything that contains the word “Moroccan”. And you’ve reminded me that my tagine is sitting in the cupboad and I’m sure feeling very lonely. ๐Ÿ™‚ Great sounding dish you’ve posted here.

    Reply
  36. Judy @Savoring Today says

    June 3, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I can’t count how many times I’ve been cleaning out the fridge/freezer and got distracted by a hunk of meat. Ha! Lamb stew is a worthy distraction, I’d say. Your photo captures it beautifully. YUM!

    Reply
  37. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:52 am

    That first picture had my mouth watering! It’s been so long since I had an aromatically spice heavy lamb stew!

    Reply
  38. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    June 4, 2015 at 11:13 am

    I am totally liking Moroccan inspired. I know I don’t have lamb lurking in my freezer but I believe I can find something else. Our weather has gone from cold to hot to cold-well. This would be perfect!

    Reply
  39. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    June 6, 2015 at 7:42 am

    This stew looks really fantastic! So hearty and flavorful

    Reply
  40. jo@jocooks.com says

    June 6, 2015 at 8:04 am

    It looks fabulous Maureen! I love Moroccan food, they have great flavor combinations. Great recipe!

    Reply
  41. CakeSpy says

    June 7, 2015 at 12:10 am

    This looks TOO good. I can’t wait to try this flavorful stew!!

    Reply
  42. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    June 7, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I am totally inspired to make this one. That’s one good looking and hearty stew. I am loving all the spices that are in it. I also have a tagine..;)..but hey do we really one to make this goodness?! YUM!!

    Reply
  43. minnie@thelady8home says

    June 9, 2015 at 1:20 am

    Beautiful looking dish Maureen. I love the peas in it, but I might have to discard them because my older kid won’t touch anything with peas in them. Looks yummm.

    Reply
  44. wendy@chezchloe says

    June 9, 2015 at 3:43 am

    Wonderful- I think I’ll take this recipe and use it with some lamb shanks I have. And maybe in the slow cooker? Low for 4-6 hours?

    Reply
  45. Mel Driscoll says

    June 11, 2015 at 2:26 am

    I’m missing when you added in the tomatoes, tomato paste, and chickpeas. Is this before or after you simmered?

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      June 11, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Before the simmering! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  46. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:09 am

    This looks amazing! There’s something so warm and comforting about lamb stew. The peas are a great addition too! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  47. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    I can practically smell those Morroccan flavors through the screen! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  48. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    June 17, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I love all the flavors in this lamb stew – we were in Morocco many years ago and I remember the fragrance of all the spiced stews still.

    Reply
  49. Amber Ashford says

    June 21, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    Lovely combination of flavors here.It was delicious, I love an explosion of flavors.

    Reply
  50. Cooking with Munira says

    June 28, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I bet it taste very good ! I love how it looks

    Reply

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