Braised Spiced Lamb

Serves 4 to 6
Time 3 hrs 15 min

A rich and savory spice paste flavors this dish, which is perfect for cold winter nights. Ladle the stew over rice or pasta, if you like.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    3 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    8threads saffron
    2 teaspoonspaprika
    1 teaspoonground cumin
    1/4 teaspooncinnamon
    1/2 teaspoonturmeric
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper (optional)
    3 1/2 poundslamb shoulder, cut into large pieces
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 largeyellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
    1/2 cupchopped fresh cilantro
    1/4 cupchopped preserved lemon rind (optional)

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Method

In a small bowl, mix together garlic, saffron, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne; set aside.


Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat, and brown lamb on all sides, working in batchs if needed.


Remove lamb and let cool slightly then rub with spice mixture. Let stand for at least one hour.


Return lamb back to the pan and add salt and pepper, onion, cilantro and preserved lemon (if using).


Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.


Reduce heat and simmer, covered tightly for 1 hour, turning lamb occasionally to evenly baste.


Continue cooking, adding more water if necessary, until lamb is fork tender, another 45 minutes to an hour.


Remove lamb to serving platter and cover.


Increase heat and reduce sauce until thick, then serve alongside lamb.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

600

Total Fat

49g

Saturated Fat

21g

Cholesterol

155mg

Sodium

140mg

Total Carbohydrate

3g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

35g

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