Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb with Apricots
Slow cooker Moroccan lamb with apricots is a rich, aromatic dish made with tender slow-cooked lamb, warm spices, and sweet dried apricots. This easy slow cooker recipe delivers deep, comforting flavors and pairs perfectly with couscous or flatbread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes – 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Lamb shoulder or lamb chunks
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Dried apricots
- Chicken or beef broth
- Tomato paste
- Ground cumin
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Paprika
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Honey
- Chickpeas
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear lamb pieces until browned on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices, cooking for about 1 minute to release aromas.
- Pour in broth, stir well, and transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots, dried apricots, and chickpeas.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until lamb is tender.
- Stir in honey toward the end of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve
Notes
Searing the lamb enhances depth of flavor but can be skipped if needed.Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing apricots and honey.For thicker sauce, cook uncovered briefly or mash some vegetables.Flavors deepen even more after resting or the next day.
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