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Moroccan Lamb Stew

April 13, 2015 by Maureen 75 Comments

Moroccan Lamb Stew

For those of you who haven’t met Suzy Karadsheh from The Mediterranean Dish, you are in for a treat.  She’s a really clever woman who has given up her high flying career to be a stay-at-home mom. I can’t remember how I stumbled upon her blog but I was instantly impressed by the quality of her recipes, her photography and quality of writing and engagement on her blog.

Suzy KaradshehIt didn’t take long before we were swapping comments and began a wonderful friendship. Recently when I said I wasn’t 100% up to par, Suzy wrote and offered to do a guest post for me. As you know, I don’t have many guest posts but everyone will be pleased with this recipe from Suzy. She’s a class act and I’m really glad we met. I love Moroccan Lamb Stew and here’s Suzy’s post.

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Ever met someone and felt a special connection right from the start? You couldn’t exactly figure out why you think you should be friends; you just know you will be!

I have been a follower of Maureen’s work and a reader of this blog for some months now. Maureen and I live seas apart. We have never met, nor talked by phone. All our communication has taken place through the internet–our blogs, social media, and a couple of e-mails. Yet, every interaction has been sincere and quite meaningful to me—as if between two old friends.

Moroccan Lamb Stew

Maureen is that person I met unexpectedly and felt an instant connection with. And although we have not visited in person, in my mind’s eye, she is that friend with the honest voice, warm hugs, and contagious smile.

When Maureen said I could share a recipe here on Orgasmic Chef, I was ecstatic! Then, to be honest, I panicked, just a little. What will I make?! My mind went on and on with dizzying ideas. Then, I started to think about my good friend. I asked myself, “What would I make for Maureen, if she were to show up at dinner tonight?” I decided it would have to be something warm, hearty and flavor-packed; something neither too fussy nor formal. Something like today’s Moroccan lamb stew.

Moroccan Lamb Stew

One of the things I appreciate most about today’s recipe is that it is a simple one-pot-wonder. Once you have everything in your pot, you put it in the oven and relax. And while the oven works its magic cooking that lamb to tender perfection, you just go and enjoy yourself with loved ones.

Doesn’t that sound nice?

Such little effort for a foolproof warm-your-heart dinner! I hope you enjoy it and share it with your loved ones soon! And thanks for having me here today! Here’s the recipe –

Moroccan Lamb Stew

5.0 from 15 reviews
Moroccan Lamb Stew
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
2 hours 15 mins
Total time
2 hours 30 mins
 
This is a one-pot wonder of a dish and nobody leaves the table unhappy.
Author: Suzy Karadsheh from The Mediterranean Dish
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Moroccan
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • Olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, cubed
  • 6 Yukon gold potatoes (or any small potatoes), peeled, cubed
  • 2.5 lb boneless leg of lamb, fat trimmed, cubed (1/2” cubes)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend)
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 6 canned plum tomatoes, cut in halves
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
  2. In the heated oil, sauté the onions, carrots, and potatoes for 4 minutes or so. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Remove from the pot and set aside briefly.
  4. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, and deeply brown the lamb on all sides.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Turn heat to medium-high and return the sautéed vegetables to the pot.
  7. Add the dried apricots, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and spices and stir to coat.
  8. Add the plum tomatoes and broth and bring everything to a boil for 5 minutes or so.
  9. Cover the pot and place in the 350 F degree (approx. 180 degrees C) heated-oven for 1 ½ hrs (check partway through to add water or broth if needed).
  10. Stir in the chickpeas, cover and return to the oven for another 30 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and serve hot with your choice of white rice, couscous, pita bread or your favorite rustic bread.
  12. A simple Mediterranean salad like Fattoush* makes a great starter for this hearty meal. Enjoy!
Notes
Try Suzy's Fattoush Salad as a starter for this meal
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I follow Suzy on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Google+ and maybe you’d like to do that too.

Filed Under: lamb, Recipes Tagged With: moroccan lamb stew, suzy karadsheh, the mediterranean dish

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Comments

  1. Mae says

    April 13, 2015 at 9:46 am

    That sounds delicious. I’ve been experimenting with Moroccan recipes lately — at least when not traveling.

    Reply
  2. Pat says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:25 am

    This looks lovely! Lamb is at the top of our ‘red meat’ list and when it is combined with Mediterranean fare it is tops. Love the post!

    Reply
  3. Olivia @ mademoiselleinsydney says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Oh my! A good stew is in order with the colder weather here, and I love lamb! Plus one-pot recipes = less dishes to wash = happy hubby 😉

    Reply
  4. Steve Puu says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:58 am

    This look amazing. I like Lamb and like how you use carrots. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Kate @ Babaganosh.org says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:23 am

    That looks and sounds amazing!! Moroccan stews are always so good, I just love the addition of cinnamon to a savory dish. My family makes a beef stew where they add prunes to it to give it a sweetness, and the dried apricots in this recipe sound like they would have a similar purpose. I am pinning this and checking out Suzy’s blog now! 🙂

    Sorry to hear you are not 100% up to par! 🙁

    Reply
  6. mjskit says

    April 13, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Very nice to meet you Suzy! Being a lover of lamb, I find your stew very appealing and one that I know would be a huge hit in this house. Lovely post Suzy and Maureen!

    Reply
  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I love Suzy’s work @ The Mediterranean Dish too! This Moroccan lamb stew looks incredibly delicious.. and I totally am up for trying out this recipe – its perfect for the cooling weather right now.

    Reply
  8. Krista says

    April 13, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    This looks absolutely marvelous!! I do so love a good stew, especially now that our evenings are getting cooler. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Ciao Florentina says

    April 13, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    I love this story, and how meaningful deep friendships can be formed no matter the distance. What a lovely bowl of comfort.

    Reply
  10. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 13, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Maureen, I hope you are feeling better soon. It is such a please to meet you Suzy and your gorgeous Moroccan lamb stew. Delicious flavors and also really stunning photos! I would love a bowl of that right now.

    Reply
  11. My Kitchen Stories says

    April 13, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    What a lovely recipe. i am sure if you like Suzy I will too Maureen. Thanks for introducing us. x

    Reply
  12. Norma Chang says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I am not familiar with Moroccan cuisine but this recipe is so simple and better yet it is a one pot meal, adding to my “to make” list.

    Reply
  13. lisaiscooking says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Love these flavors! It must smell divine as it cooks. One pot meals are the best!

    Reply
  14. Amira says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:27 am

    This is a lovely stew .. Thanks for letting us know Suzy, Maureen , she seems such a lovely person indeed.

    Reply
  15. jo@jocooks.com says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:47 am

    This looks fabulous, my husband is a huge fan of lamb stew and I’m sure he’d love the moroccan flavors, maybe so would I. Great recipe!

    Reply
  16. Roberta says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:14 am

    Sounds and looks fantastic!!!! With all those wonderful ingredients I can smell the sweet aroma now! Really!!! However, will need to half the recipe for just one to a few.

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  17. Manal says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:29 am

    Great post Maureen and Suzy. It is so true that some of the best friendships happen even when haven’t met the person however sharing the same passion for thing like Food, photography and blogging can be the very core of great frienships. I know I have developed fantastic friendships with many bloggers whom I have never met. The dish looks amazing and I love morrocan cuisine. Need to have time to try it . Suzy, are you from Jordan ;)? I am based in Amman 🙂

    Reply
  18. SallyBR says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:39 am

    Very nice to “meet” you Suzy! I understand so well how you connected to Maureen, so I was smiling all the way through your post, including with the panic attack about what to make and blog about on her site… 🙂

    I think you chose a perfect dish, actually!

    Reply
  19. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:55 am

    This stew sounds absolutely wonderful! With all those spices in there – I wanna make it just so it gets rid of the burnt broccoli smell that has been lingering around my house!

    Reply
  20. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:55 am

    This stew sounds absolutely wonderful! With all those spices in there – I wanna make it just so it gets rid of the burnt broccoli smell that has been lingering around my house! !

    Reply
  21. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    April 14, 2015 at 4:29 am

    Maureen, if anything would make you feel better, it must be this lamb stew. I love the ras el hanout in it and the simplicity of making something so full of flavor. Surely this would have you up and around in no time! Now I’m going over to check out Mediterranean Dish!

    Reply
  22. mila says

    April 14, 2015 at 4:31 am

    Love this dish!! And love Suzy!!! I too have made several friends over blogs who I feel as if we are kindred spirits even though we are miles and sometimes worlds apart. That is the beauty of blogging 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Yes! You’re so right. I’m good friends with quite a few people that I’ve never been in the same room with. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Chris Scheuer says

    April 14, 2015 at 4:57 am

    Hope you’re feeling better Maureen. Suzy’s stew looks wonderful, so rich, vibrant and full of flavor!

    Reply
  24. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:04 am

    Thank you again for having me here today! Such a pleasure to meet all of you. Appreciate the kind comments.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful post. I’m really glad we’re friends.

      Reply
  25. A_Boleyn says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:07 am

    I’ve never heard of Suzy’s blog but I’ll have to check it out. As to the lamb stew, the apricots and ras el hanout are two ingredients that I have never attempted … maybe next time leg of lamb is on sale at $4.99 a pound, and my budget permits, I’ll pick one up and give this a try.

    Reply
  26. Raymund says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Now this is my type of stew, meaty hearty delicious

    Reply
  27. Eva says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:01 am

    Just magic ! The recipe, your friendship, pictures….Bravo to both of you !

    Reply
  28. Trisha says

    April 14, 2015 at 6:22 am

    I have a moroccan chickpea stew that I love, but I know my husband would love this version with Lamb even better. The potatoes make this a full-on meal! Lovely photos too!

    Reply
  29. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    April 14, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Wow! This stew is absolutely my kind of food 🙂 And it just so happens that Moroccan is one of my favourite cuisines! Suzy, you have a new reader – popping over to subscribe to your blog now!

    Reply
  30. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    April 14, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Dear Maureen,

    Suzy recipe is timely as we head into beautiful autumn. I would definitely love this lamb stew with a warm garlic naan.

    Reply
  31. Stephanie says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Maureen, thanks for introducing us to Suzy and for giving us this guest post! 🙂 Suzy- amazing picture and mouth watering recipe for sure, adding it to my list, I don’t know that I’ve ever had lamb, can you believe it?! Maybe this will be my first crack at it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      I’m not surprised, Stephanie. I probably had it twice in my life before moving to Australia where it’s on everyone’s table at least once a week. 🙂

      Reply
  32. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Maureen, thank you for the introduction to Suzy. (Hi Suzy!). I am loving the sound of this dish already… gorgeous combination of flavours! Can almost smell it from here! Maureen, hope you are ok? Off to visit Suzy’s blog now.

    Reply
  33. Caroline @ Shrinking Single says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:42 am

    That really does look like a one pot wonder. You know I like Moroccan and especially when it all comes in one pot. I am not very good with cooking vegetables separately so love dishes like this that make me incorporate veggies in the main.

    Reply
  34. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I’m a big fan of one pot meals and this one looks so warm & inviting.

    Reply
  35. velva says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Suzy and Maureen, Isn’t the blogosphere a wonderful place. You have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful and creative people from all around the world.

    This Moroccan Lamb stew is stunning. A beautiful soulful meal. Perfect for a crowd or intimate dinner for two.

    Thank you Suzy for sharing! I will be over shortly to check out your blog.

    Velva

    Reply
  36. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 14, 2015 at 11:56 am

    What a delicious looking dish with mouth watering photos!
    I know what you mean about that instant connection with Maureen as it too happened to me!
    I do hope Maureen feels better soon and here’s a hug for both!

    Reply
  37. Eha says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Great recipe not too difficult to put together: can’t wait to try! An original Paula Wolfert gal it will be a pleasure to segue into your writings . . .

    Reply
  38. Hotly Spiced says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I wish my head shot looked like Suzy’s. I do love one-pot meals; very handy and convenient. This looks like a wonderful family meal and I think I might make it tonight xx

    Reply
  39. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Glad to meet you, Suzy! This is a wonderful dish you’ve made for us — very colorful, and loads of flavor. Moroccan food is so nice, isn’t it? Love the spices in it! Great guest post — thanks.

    Reply
  40. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    April 14, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Oh, this is so my kind of dish and great meeting Suzy – I have already checked out her blog which looks great. Another one that will be landing in my inbox:)

    Reply
  41. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 14, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Nice to meet you Suzy! Your stew looks beautiful and delicious! The first picture immediately caught my attention! We had very simple beef stew tonight, and family loves stew (they like it for lunch next day too). Can’t beat the 15 min prep time for this delicious meal. 😀

    Reply
  42. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 14, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Moroccan spices are so nice with lamb, what a tasty looking stew!

    Reply
  43. Glamorous Glutton says

    April 14, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    What a fabulous dish and so little effort to make too. Full of spices that will fill the kitchen with comforting fragrance. I hope you’re feeling a little more up to par Maureen. GG

    Reply
  44. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    What a gorgeous looking dish! And I hope that you’re okay Maureen? Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

    Reply
  45. Tara Noland says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Sounds truly amazing!! I adore Suzy’s site, you got it right when you said a class act!!

    Reply
  46. Eva Taylor says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    I’m so sorry that you’re under the weather Maureen, it was so nice of Suzy to offer to guest post with that incredible lamb stew. It was while we were in Morocco, a few years ago that I began eating lamb. I instantly fell in love with the warming spices and sweet bits of fruit. This gorgeous recipe ticks off all those boxes and it’s so pretty to boot. I’ll check out Suzy’s blog now, thanks so much for the intro.

    Reply
  47. yummychunklet says

    April 14, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Oh, that lamb stew looks fantastic. Yum!

    Reply
  48. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    April 15, 2015 at 1:15 am

    l adore Moroccan stews! This looks divine! 😀

    Reply
  49. Dana @ Simply Romanesco says

    April 15, 2015 at 3:03 am

    This stew looks so rich and comforting! And the pictures are gorgeous 🙂

    Reply
  50. Kitchen Belleicious says

    April 15, 2015 at 3:56 am

    oh my goodness. now that is what you call a stew! Rich and hearty with that wonderful base. I love the flavors and everything about it. awesome

    Reply
  51. Veronica (Roni) says

    April 15, 2015 at 4:36 am

    Just gorgeous Maureen!
    The food, the photos, the story, you & Suzy….
    Thankyou xx

    Reply
  52. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says

    April 15, 2015 at 7:03 am

    This stew looks beautiful and would be comfort food to me. Yum!

    Reply
  53. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says

    April 15, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Yum! This stew looks really good and would be comfort food to me.

    Reply
  54. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    April 15, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Wow this recipe looks and sounds wonderful. I can’t wait to see more – heading over for a visit! I think Maureen is all that too!

    Reply
  55. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    April 15, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    What a great guest post. The stew sounds fabulous and the pictures are beautiful.

    Reply
  56. Catherine says

    April 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Dear Suzy, It is such a pleasure seeing you here. Your stew looks beautiful and sounds like a feast of flavors. Blessings dear, Catherine xo

    Reply
  57. milkteaxx says

    April 15, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    this lamb stew sounds devine!

    Reply
  58. Harold Webb says

    April 15, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Just a paradise recipe! If I get at least a half as pictured it would be cool! Will keep it in my recipe book.

    Reply
  59. Judy @Savoring Today says

    April 16, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Just beautiful! The photos, the food, the friendship, love it all! And I’m looking forward to seeing more from Suzy as I visit her blog. I do hope you are beginning to feeling better, Maureen.

    Reply
  60. Mary Frances says

    April 16, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Yum!! The lamb stew sounds so hearty and delicious! Maureen, thanks for introducing Suzy and her site. It’s wonderful!

    Reply
  61. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    April 16, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I love all my blog buddies for this very reason, many I have never met, or even spoken too, yet I feel a real connection with them. Fabulous stew, perfect for the cooler weather we are heading into. 🙂

    Reply
  62. The Ninja Baker says

    April 16, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    Love one-pot wonders. And you’re right the tone is warm and welcoming (like you and Maureen) as I imagine the flavors are in your stew =)

    Reply
  63. minnie@thelady8home says

    April 19, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Oh my! That looks mouthwatering! And Suzy, you look like a super model. I am off…to check your website.

    As usual Maureen, you give us the best of the best. Hugs.

    Reply
  64. tricia hanley says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I have to say, this recipe is sooooooooooooo good, I have made it 3 times this month! It’s my favourite stew ever, and it was the 1st time I had made anything morrocan. The spices are so good together. I know I will always regularly use this recipe. Thank you so much for shring it.

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    • Maureen says

      October 28, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      Tricia, you are the absolute best to take the time to tell me you like this lamb stew too. It’s a favourite here!

      Reply
  65. Sharon says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:10 am

    I made this dish last night for my family and the flavors were fabulous!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      November 19, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      Yay!! Thanks heaps for letting me know you liked it!

      Reply
  66. Amalina says

    June 7, 2016 at 3:53 am

    Hi – can somebody tell me if it’s ok to make in a pot/pressure cooker on the stove? Thanks

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      December 12, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Yes, that would be fine.

      Reply
  67. NATASHA says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    I’ve just found this recipe and I’ve now got it cooking away in the slow cooker for the rest of the day. It was so easy to prep and it smells divine already! Going to have it with sone couscous and whole meal pitta’s. I think my family will love it. It’s only mid morning and it’s making me hungry already. Thank you from Stafford, UK ? ????

    Reply

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