Lamb Shoulder Bake With Dried Apricots

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Dried apricots give the dish just the right amount of sweetness mixed with the spices :)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 44.37 ml olive oil
• 1 boneless lamb shoulder, cut into cubes (about 3 pounds)
• 4.92 ml cumin
• 4.92 ml cinnamon
• 4.92 ml coriander
• salt and pepper
• 118.29 ml dried apricot, halved
• 59.14 ml orange juice
• 14.79 ml ground almonds
• 4.92 ml orange zest
• 295.73 ml chicken broth

directions

1. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil, until tender.
2. Add the lamb, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper.
3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until meat is browned.
4. Add apricots, orange juice, almonds and orange peel.
5. Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart baking dish.
6. Stir in broth.
7. Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.

Reviews

[Mairghread]

I was rummaging around for a fresh idea when I stumbled across this recipe and, fortunately, had all the ingredients except an orange for the zest. It turned out well regardless and my roommate loved the subtle sweetness of the apricots with the lamb.