Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricots

Name: Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricots
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: For Meatballs:; 1 lb ground lamb; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 small onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; For Sauce:; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp ground ginger; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup couscous; Toasted slivered almonds and cilantro for garnish; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil

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Transport your senses to Morocco with this deeply flavorful Lamb Meatball Tagine. Tender meatballs, made from a blend of ground lamb, fresh herbs, and warming spices like cumin and cinnamon, are browned and then simmered in an incredibly aromatic sauce of tomatoes, caramelized onions, sweet dried apricots, and a touch of honey. The sauce reduces to a rich, slightly sweet, and savory glaze that clings to the meatballs. Served over a bed of fluffy couscous studded with almonds and fresh cilantro, this one-pot wonder is a celebration of bold flavors and cozy comfort. It's an impressive yet approachable dish perfect for a special weekend dinner or for sharing with friends and family during festive gatherings.

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Moroccan lamb meatballs in a tagine pot with apricot tomato sauce and couscous

Prep Time25 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings4 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch ovenMixing bowl

Instructions

1
Mix all meatball ingredients. Form into 1.5-inch balls.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in pot over medium-high. Brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3
Add remaining oil. Cook sliced onion until soft and golden. Add ginger; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, apricots, honey, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
4
Return meatballs to pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until sauce thickens.
5
Cook couscous according to package directions. Serve meatballs and sauce over couscous, garnished with almonds and cilantro.

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