Ras El Hanout Stewed Lamb |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 125 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is an authentic Moroccan dish featuring the spice mix ras el hanout. While the dish is well-flavored, it is not hot . If you are looking for an easily-prepared comforting meal, I invite you to give this one a try. As a side note, I was quite amused to find that it tastes amazingly similar to a typically Belgian dish, Stoverij (Beef Carbonnade). Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lb lean lamb fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks |
2 large onions, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix |
2 tablespoons liquid honey |
2 cups vegetable stock |
salt and pepper, to taste |
1 ounce toasted slivered almonds (recommended) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Add oil to a large heavy saucepan and fry the onions and garlic until browned but not burned; remove from pan and set aside.
2. Add lamb to the same pan, frying until well browned.
3. Add onion and garlic mixture back to the same pan.
4. Add ras el hanout and salt and pepper; mix well to coat everything.
5. Add the stock, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to an even simmer.
6. Cook 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Add honey, and continue to cook an additional 30 minutes, until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8. Serve with rice, and scatter the almond slivers over the lamb.
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