Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the cubed lamb and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove lamb from pot and set aside.