Moroccan crock-pot tajine
15
- Prep Time25 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1.5-kg pkg frozen lamb stewing pieces, lamb shoulder or beef stewing chunks, or 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves
2 onions
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp hot red-chili flakes, or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups diced carrots
3 cups peeled and chopped squash, or potatoes
284-mL can condensed chicken broth, or 1 cup chicken bouillon
1/2 cup pitted green olives, optional
540-mL can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)
Instructions
Thaw lamb. Trim excess fat from lamb or beef, then cut into large bite-size pieces. If using chicken thighs, leave whole. Mince garlic and thinly slice onions. In a Crock-Pot or other slow cooker, stir garlic with onions, cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, salt, chili flakes, carrots, squash, broth and olives, if using. Add meat.
Cover and cook on high heat for 5 hours or on low for 9 to 10 hours. Stir in chickpeas, if using, during last 15 minutes of cooking. Serve over couscous or with crusty bread. Covered and refrigerated, tajine will keep for at least 2 days and can be frozen in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 388, Protein 49.9g, Carbohydrates 17.1g, Fat 12.9g, Fibre 3.1g, Sodium 684mg.
In Morocco, tajines--or stews--are made in shallow earthenware cooking pots called tajines. In our version, we use a Crock-Pot to produce a mellow yet intensely flavoured meat-and-vegetable mélange with a tender texture and enticing aroma. So, let it simmer away while you're at work or play.
Lively additions
Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas during last 15 minutes of cooking. Stir in sliced green onions, chopped coriander, parsley, basil or chives. Add a little freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice for zip. For a snazzy touch, pour 1/4 cup (50 mL) heated dry sherry over 1/2 cup (125 mL) golden raisins. Let stand for at least 15 minutes or overnight. Stir into finished tajine.
