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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shoulder Skillet With Prunes

Name: Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shoulder Skillet With Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ras el hanout; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup beef broth, halal certified; 0.5 cup pitted dried prunes, halved; 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Succulent cubed lamb shoulder braised in cinnamon and ras el hanout, balanced with sweet dried prunes and crunchy toasted almonds.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 65 min

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Technique to learn

Aromatic Reduction Braising

Building layers of dried spices and meat juices before stewing slowly with sweet fruits to create a rich glaze.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add lamb shoulder cubes and sear for 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides, then remove lamb to a plate.

Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add red onion and garlic, cooking for 4 minutes until onions are translucent.

Step 4: Add ras el hanout and ground cinnamon, stirring constantly for 1 minute until warm and fragrant.

Step 5: Pour beef broth into skillet and return lamb cubes, bringing liquid to a gentle boil.

Step 6: Cover skillet tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 35 minutes until lamb becomes tender.

Step 7: Add halved prunes, re-cover, and cook 10 minutes more until sauce reduces slightly; serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

Cooking tips

Toast sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
If the sauce browns too quickly, lower heat and add 2 tablespoons of water.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Moroccan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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