Apricot Lamb Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Lamb

• Onions
• Olive Oil
• Boneless Lamb Shoulder
• Cumin
• Cinnamon
• Coriander
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dried Apricot
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• Ground Almonds
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• Chicken Broth
• Toasted Sesame Seeds

How to Make Apricot Lamb

1. In a large skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil for 1 minute.
2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1 tablespoon of your favorite spice blend (e.g., ras el hanout, Moroccan spice blend).
3. Cook and stir the lamb for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
4. Add 1 cup dried apricots, halved; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish.
6. Stir in 1 cup lamb broth.
7. Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
8. Before serving, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.