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Easy Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine

A delicious Moroccan-inspired dish featuring tender lamb, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 each onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 each carrots, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • to garnish Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your slow cooker to the low setting.
  2. In the slow cooker, place the chunks of lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots.
  3. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and the chicken or beef broth.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well.
  5. In the last hour of cooking, add the dried apricots and chopped almonds.
  6. Cover and let it slow cook for 6-8 hours or until the lamb is tender and flavorful.
  7. Before serving, garnish your tagine with fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve hot with couscous or rice.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a saucepan or microwave.