Spiced Lamb & Apricot Tagine-Inspired Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground turmeric

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp paprika

• Pinch of saffron threads (optional but authentic)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup chicken or beef broth

• 1 cup dried apricots, halved

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• Zest of 1 orange + 1 tbsp orange juice

• ½ cup toasted slivered almonds

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat your Nutri-stahl Large Skillet on medium-high heat.
   Add olive oil, then brown the lamb in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.

2. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and sauté the onion until soft and golden, about 5–6 minutes. Add the garlic, stirring for 1 more minute.

3. Stir in all the spices (cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, paprika, saffron). Cook until aromatic—about 1 minute.

4. Return the browned lamb to the skillet. Add broth, apricots, orange zest, and orange juice. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it gently cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. After 45 minutes, add chickpeas and continue to simmer uncovered for another 15–20 minutes, until the sauce thickens and lamb is tender.

6. Top with toasted almonds and fresh herbs just before serving.