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Harissa lamb stew

During the winter months I find spiced, hearty stews very comforting and uplifting. Although this harissa lamb stew takes more than an hour took, you can leave it on the stove to simmer, whilst you get on with other things. Best served with couscous or flatbread and a crispy salad.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 450 g diced stewing lamb
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 pointed green pepper spicy
  • 1 Tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 Tbsp tomato purée
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tin plum tomatoes
  • 250 ml stock approx.
  • 1 tin chickpeas drained
  • ½ cup dried fruits of your choice such as sultanas, peach or dates
  • Coriander leaves to serve

Method
 

  1. Heat half of the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the lamb all over, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Meanwhile, thinly slice the onion, finely chop the garlic, drain the chickpeas, roughly chop the carrots & pepper and measure out the spices.
  3. Add the remaining oil and gently sauté the onion until soft, then add the garlic. Stir for a 30 seconds and add the carrot & pepper, then cook for 5 minutes. Put the lamb back, add the tomato & harissa paste, stir for a few seconds to coat well. Add the spices and stir for a minute or so, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the tinned tomatoes add enough stock to cover the meat. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover and gently simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the drained chickpeas the dried fruits, then cook for a further 30 minutes (under cover).
  6. When the veggies & meat are tender, the sauce is thick and silky, the stew is ready.
  7. Serve it with some chopped coriander leaves.