Lamb Tagine
Lamb Tagine brings together tender, slow-simmered lamb with warm Moroccan spices, saffron, and a touch of honey for balanced savory-sweet depth. Aromatic onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger meld into a lush sauce brightened by lemon zest, perfect for spooning over couscous. Ideal for a cozy dinner or festive gathering when you want rich, layered flavor.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb Tagine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the lamb and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat; set aside.
- 2
Combine paprika, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, and saffron in a large resealable bag. Add the lamb to the bag and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb and brown well for 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat to cook the remaining two batches of lamb.
- 4
Add the onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 5
If the tagine is too thin, thicken it with a cornstarch and water slurry during the last 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve over couscous.
- Calories 1054.97 kcal High 53%
- Protein 44.63 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 64.28 g 23%
- Total Fat 63.9 g High 82%
- Saturated Fat 26.27 g High 131%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 169.51 mg High 57%
- Sodium 590.86 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 6.77 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 11.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.72 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 656.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 12.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.61 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lamb Tagine is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 1054.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb Tagine?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lamb Tagine made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 24 is above.
- What goes well with Lamb Tagine?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lamb Tagine?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1054.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb Tagine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lamb Tagine healthy?
- Lamb Tagine has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1054.97 calories and 44.63 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 590.86 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 26.27 g (131% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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