Moroccan Slow Cooked Lamb

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Another epicurious recipe.

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Steps

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Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

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Add lamb and toss to coat.

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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Working in batches , add lamb to skillet and cook until browned on all sides , turning occasionally and adding 2 more tablespoons oil to skillet between batches , about 8 minutes per batch.

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Transfer lamb to another large bowl after each batch.

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Add onion and tomato paste to drippings in skillet.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Saut until onion is soft , about 5 minutes.

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Add broth , garbanzo beans , apricots , tomatoes , cinnamon sticks , ginger , and lemon peel and bring to boil , scraping up browned bits.

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Return lamb to skillet and bring to boil.

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Reduce heat to low , cover , and simmer until lamb is just tender , about 1 hour.

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Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon , about 20 minutes.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Transfer lamb and sauce to bowl.

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Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

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Ingredients

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ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, fennel seed, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder, olive oil, onion, tomato paste, low sodium chicken broth, garbanzo beans, dried apricot, plum tomatoes, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, lemon peel, fresh cilantro