Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots
This Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots is a warmly spiced dish that invites you to savor the rich flavors of Morocco right from your kitchen. Tender chunks of lamb simmer slowly with sweet apricots, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables, creating a delightful blend of tastes and textures. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this one-pot wonder requires minimal effort while filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it over fluffy couscous or alongside warm flatbreads for a comforting meal that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ras el hanout spice mix
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create a spice paste.
- Coat the lamb pieces in the paste; marinate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Layer sliced onions in the slow cooker; add marinated lamb on top.
- Add carrots, chickpeas, and apricots; mix tomato paste with broth and pour over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg