Dinner for 5
Lamb Apricot Tagine
$54.87for 4135 minServes 5
Lamb shoulder and stew meat braise with warm spices, apricots, and stock before being finished with couscous.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 5.75 lb | $57.25Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.45Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fennel, artichokes, celery root$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $68.59 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 135 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AfricanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSpring
$13.72 per serving$54.87 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 3/5 kg / 3.2lb boneless lamb shoulder
- 1 kg / 2 lb lamb stewing meat or shoulder
- 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 brown onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 2 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 tsp fennel powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup coriander/cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 batches couscous
Steps
- Cut both lamb amounts into large pieces, season with salt and pepper, and prepare the onions and garlic for 10 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a large heavy pot and brown the lamb in batches for 15 minutes.
- Cook the onions and garlic in the pot for 10 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste, ginger, spices, and lemon zest.
- Add the stock and cinnamon sticks, cover, and simmer gently for 90 minutes until tender and at least 145 F.
- Stir in the apricots and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Cover the couscous with boiling water, rest it for 5 minutes, fluff it, and top the tagine with almonds and coriander.
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