Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricot & Cilantro

Name: Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatball Tagine with Apricot & Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs ground lamb; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 1 whole egg; 0.5 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 can (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes; 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped; 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp honey; 1.5 cups couscous; 2.25 cups water for couscous; 1 tbsp butter; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Family Focused

Tender, aromatic lamb meatballs simmered in a warm, slightly sweet tomato-apricot sauce infused with cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Served over fluffy couscous with fresh cilantro—a family-friendly North African adventure that feels exotic but tastes comforting!

Ingredients

1.25 lbs ground lamb
0.5 cup breadcrumbs
1 whole egg
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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