When the days draw in, there’s nothing quite like a warming lamb dish to bring colour and comfort to your table. Our organic diced lamb is rich, tender, and full of flavour, making it the perfect centrepiece for a hearty one-pot recipe. This Moroccan-inspired dish pairs slow-cooked lamb with warming spices, sweet dried fruits, and a vibrant jewelled couscous that looks as good as it tastes. A dish that’s as colourful and nourishing as it is delicious!
Ingredients
For the Lamb Stew:
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600g organic diced lamb
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 onions, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tbsp tomato purée
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400g tinned chopped tomatoes
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500ml organic beef or lamb stock
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150g dried apricots, halved
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50g raisins or sultanas
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1 tbsp honey
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh coriander, to garnish
For the Jewelled Couscous:
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250g couscous
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300ml hot vegetable stock
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1 pomegranate, seeds only
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50g toasted almonds or pistachios, roughly chopped
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2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Juice and zest of 1 lemon
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2 tbsp olive oil
Method
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Brown the lamb: Heat the olive oil in a large casserole or heavy-based pan. Add the diced lamb in batches, browning on all sides, then set aside.
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Build the flavour base: In the same pan, add the onions and cook gently for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Simmer the stew: Stir in the tomato purée, then return the lamb to the pan. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, apricots, raisins, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 1.5–2 hours until the lamb is beautifully tender.
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Prepare the couscous: Place couscous in a large bowl, pour over the hot stock, and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in pomegranate seeds, nuts, mint, parsley, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. Season to taste.
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Serve: Spoon the lamb stew over the vibrant jewelled couscous, garnish with fresh coriander, and enjoy this fragrant, warming feast.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is a celebration of how organic diced lamb can be the hero of a colourful, nourishing dish. The lamb’s natural depth of flavour pairs beautifully with the sweetness of dried fruits and the warm spices, while the couscous adds a bright, refreshing lift. It’s a perfect family meal or festive dinner-party centrepiece that shows just how versatile and delicious lamb can be.
