Slow Cooker North African Lamb Stew
Hearty and aromatic lamb stew with sweet potatoes and eggplant
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
360 minutes
Style
African
Technique
Slow Cooking
Diet Friendly
Paleo
Daily recipe · March 07, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe is inspired by the flavors of North Africa, where warming spices and slow-cooked meats are popular. We'll be using lamb, a common protein in North African cuisine, alongside hearty seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes and eggplant. The slow cooker will help to create fork-tender and flavorful meat.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Boneless lamb shoulder — 2 lb — cut into chunks (fat trimmed)
- Sweet potato — 1 large — peeled and cut into chunks
- Eggplant — 1 large — cut into chunks
- Onion — — chopped
- Garlic cloves — 4 — minced
- Ground cumin — 1 tsp
- Ground coriander — 1 tsp
- Paprika — 1 tsp
- Ground ginger — 1 tsp
- Cinnamon — 1 tsp
- Tomato paste — 1 tbsp
- Honey — 1 tsp
- Chicken broth — 2 cups
- Chickpeas — 1 can — drained and rinsed
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Salt — — to taste
- Pepper — — to taste
- Cilantro leaves — — to serve
- Lemon wedges — — to serve
- Couscous — — to serve
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍖🔪🔥In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb pieces with salt and pepper and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Step 2 — 🍴🥘🔥Place the browned lamb pieces, along with any accumulated juices, into the slow cooker. To the slow cooker, add the sweet potatoes, eggplant, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, tomato paste and honey. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and give everything a good stir.
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Step 3 — ⏰🍲🔥Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falling apart. Stir in the chickpeas and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the chickpeas are heated through.
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Step 4 — 🍽️🌿🍋Serve garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, lemon wedges, and fluffy couscous.
A final fox tip
You can adjust the spices to your personal taste. This dish is perfect to make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week for an easy and satisfying meal. For a vegetarian twist, swap the lamb with chickpeas or tofu.