Dinner for 4
Moroccan Lamb Lentil Stew
Lamb, lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices simmer together until tender in a rich, hearty stew.
$17.08for 4 servings
$4.27 per serving$17.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AfricanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $9.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb shoulder
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 cups beef broth
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup dry brown lentils
- 14 oz can chickpeas
Steps
- Cut the lamb into bite-size pieces, then season it with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the lamb for 8 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes before stirring in the tomato paste, bay leaf, paprika, cumin, and cloves.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes, then add the lentils and bring the stew to a boil.
- Cover and simmer gently for 75 minutes, until the lamb is tender and the lentils are soft.
- Stir in the chickpeas and cilantro, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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