LAMB & APRICOT STEW

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A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs - a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
250g stewing lamb pieces
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 tsp ras-el-hanout , Berber or other Middle Eastern spice mix
1 tbsp tomato purée
5 soft dried apricots , halved
300ml vegetable or chicken stock
cooked couscous , mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

In a medium-sized pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil. Season the meat and fry briefly until browned. Remove from the pan and add the remaining oil. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry with a little seasoning. Cook for 5 mins until soft, then add the spice mix, tomato purée, apricots and stock, and return the lamb to the pan. Simmer gently for 25 mins. Serve with warm couscous, mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium