Lamb shank tagine

Lamb shank tagine

A fragrant lamb stew with Moroccan spices that you can freeze ahead and whip out when you need it

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 2 hrs 45 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Brown 4 lamb shanks all over in a little oil. Put in a large casserole with the onions, crushed cloves of garlic, saffron, ground ginger, cumin and cinnamon stick. Add the halved dates, tinned cherry tomatoes and enough chicken stock to barely cover. Cover and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours until meat is tender. If making ahead, cool then freeze.
  2. To use, defrost completely overnight, then heat gently until piping hot. Serve with couscous mixed with toasted chopped almonds, pistachios and parsley.
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Recipe from olive magazine, December 2010.

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  • 05 December 2010

    Chaz rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I just made this for my tea, it was realy delicious, but I used 3 preserved lemons, smocked paprika, dried apricots and just cherry tomatoes and then once it was all cooked I stripped the chhanks and mixed the meat in with the sauce and I just had to lick the place it was so tasty!!!

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  • 05 December 2010

    Chaz commented on this recipe

    oh and I coated the shanks in hoeny twice while cooking

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  • 29 August 2011

    davinder2011 commented on this recipe

    lovely recipe and so easy!

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  • 01 January 2012

    dizzy77 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Eked out the lamb to serve 4 using 2 shanks plus tin of chickpeas, serving off the bone. More or less halved the cost and still simple and tasty.

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  • 10 January 2012

    Working Mum rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Tasty and versatile dish. Christened my new tagine with this recipe. I added some dried apricots and shredded cabbage in the final stages of cooking. A simple one-pot meal that got the thumbs up from the whole family and kept washing up to a minimum. Definitely one to try again!

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  • 08 June 2012

    DebraT rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Wonderful. As only for 2 , made half amount with everything except still added whole tin of cherry tomatoes which meant enough sauce for small amount of soup the next day which we ate with boiled potatoes and green beans!!

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  • 04 August 2012

    noggin rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I was a bit disappointed with this recipe, not sure where I went wrong but very runny liquid and a bit tasteless. I halved the recipe for 2 shanks but kept the spices the same, which I am glad I did as a bit feeble really. Meat could have done with a lot longer too. I did not use the dates as we dislike them but used sultanas instead. For me it needs a lot more tweaking.

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  • 25 March 2013

    oanamatty rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I cooked this for a dinner party for 6 people and adjusted the quantities accordingly. Popped everything in the pot and cooked it for about 3 1/2 hours in the oven rather than on the hob and it was absolutely stunning. The flavours were amazing, the meat was falling off the bone and all the plates were clean at the end. A wow factor dinner with minimal effort. Will definitely cook this again. Yum...

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  • 05 June 2013

    Denise rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was a really good dish. My first time of using lamb shank...I added some apricots to the dish too which were juicy and gorgeous. Will make again for sure in the winter...would heartily recommend anyone giving this a go.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 2 hrs 45 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

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