Name: Moroccan red lentil and lamb stew recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 6 min
Total time: 1 h 26 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2tbsp olive oil; 275g (9oz) lamb neck fillet, cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes; 1 onion, peeled and sliced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped; 1tsp each paprika, turmeric and cumin; ¼tsp each cinnamon and ground ginger; 1tbsp tomato purée; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes; 125g (4oz) red lentils; 400g can chopped tomatoes; 450ml (¾ pint) hot vegetable stock; 1tsp runny honey; 1tsp salt; Handful of fresh coriander leaves

By GoodtoKnow

published 2 August 2019

in Recipes

Moroccan red lentil and lamb stew is a family friendly dish that works perfectly for a weekend meal. We love the exotic mix of spices that give this stew it's authentic Moroccan flavour. Red lentils are a healthy pulse that fill you up without adding lots of calories! The combination of the tender lamb and the lentils is a warming dinner that can be enjoyed served with couscous or on it's own for a lunchtime soup. The lentils are delicious and nutritious too!

Ingredients

2tbsp olive oil
275g (9oz) lamb neck fillet, cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1tsp each paprika, turmeric and cumin
¼tsp each cinnamon and ground ginger
1tbsp tomato purée
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5cm (1in) cubes
125g (4oz) red lentils
400g can chopped tomatoes
450ml (¾ pint) hot vegetable stock
1tsp runny honey
1tsp salt
Handful of fresh coriander leaves

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Method

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole, add the lamb and cook for a few mins until browned all over.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the spices and tomato purée, and cook for 1 min.
Add the potatoes, lentils, tomatoes, hot stock and honey. Season with salt and bring to the boil.
Set the oven to 160°C/Gas Mark 3.
Cover the casserole with a lid and cook the lamb for 45 mins-1 hour, until the lamb is very tender. Serve, sprinkled with coriander leaves.

Top Tip for making Moroccan red lentil and lamb stew

To save time, you can cook this stew in a pressure cooker for 20 mins.

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