Apricot Lamb

This tender lamb has just a little sweetness and a great spice blend.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped onions
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (3 lb)  boneless lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon  coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon  ground almonds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. In lg skillet, saute onion in oil for 1 minute.
2. Add lamb, and the spices.
3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
4. Add apricots, orange juice, almonds, and orange zest.
5. Put into a 3 quart baking dish.
6. Stir in broth.
7. Cover and bake at 350°F for 1-1/2 hours.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.