My Lamb Tajine!

For 4:


  • 2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced              
  • 1/2 cup water
  •  3/4 chicken broth
  •  5 zucchini, cut into cubes
  •  one tomatoe
  •  1 can of chickpeas


  • Directions
    1. Pre heated oven at 380                   
    2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
    3. Add onions & garlic and cook for 5 mm.
    4. Set aside
    5. Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until brown
    6. Add everything except chickpeas. Vegetables, onions, cumin  Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.               
    7. Add chickpea 10mm before end.
    8. Enjoy!

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