Moroccan lamb Stew

Geema's Note:

This is a foolproof lamb stew recipe that my whole family loves. It's not a lot of work and can do it's thing on the stove while I play on Recipezaar!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 lbs lamb stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1⁄3; cup red wine
• 1 large orange
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Combine salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl.
2. Add the lamb and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
3. Heat olive oil in a heavy, large pot over medium high heat.
4. Working in batches, add lamb to the pot and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes for each batch.
5. Return all the lamb to the pot.
6. Add onion, garlic and ginger to the stew and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the wine and orange juice and bring to a boil.
8. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 1 hours and 30 minutes, stirring every once in a while.
9. Grate the peel from the orange and set aside.
10. Segment the orange cutting off all the bitter white pith, and chop coarsely.
11. Add oranges and grated peel to lamb, cooking about 20 more minutes.
12. Stir in the parsley and honey, and more salt and pepper to your taste.

Reviews

[Gourmetgardener]

Very nice. I made it with stewing lamb in the slow cooker. Found the flavours a bit muddy, so added some fresh coriander to try and clear things up. Served over cous cous. A yummy meal, thanks for sharing this :)

[Chef #1167902]

Excellent! Indeed an easy recipe and a crowd pleaser :) Couple of possible variations: - use perl onions instead of chopped. Brown them slightly before garlic and ginger. Add browned lamb after that. - A handfull or two of golden raisins could also add some sweetness. - I also tried blood oranges, nice kick..

[seymourchef]

Lovely flavours and quick to make. I did add just one whole clove to give it an extra bite.