Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 lb lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 can tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apricots (halved)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz; drained)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• couscous, for serving
• almonds, fresh cilantro, and pomegranate seeds for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Place lamb, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, apricots, and honey in the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add cumin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours until lamb is fork-tender.

4. 4

   Stir in chickpeas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

5. 5

   Serve over fluffy couscous, garnished with toasted almonds, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds.