Lamb Neck Fillet Tagine with Tabbouleh

Slow-cooked spiced lamb tagine served with a nutty herb-filled bulgur wheat tabbouleh for a fragrant North African dinner.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1326.2 kcals 5304.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.6 grams 262.2 grams
Fat 87.2 grams 348.6 grams
Protein 74.6 grams 298.4 grams
Cook Time
140 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
125
g
Apricots
stoneless, dried, halved
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
350
ml
Chicken Stock
for tagine
700
ml
Chicken Stock
for tabbouleh
Meat
1000
g
Lamb Neck Fillet
cut into large chunks
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
0.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.25
tsp
Turmeric
ground
2
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
0.5
tsp
75
g
Almonds
whole
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh
300
g
Pistachio Nuts
shells removed, roughly chopped
5
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped, fresh
5
tbsp
Coriander
chopped, fresh leaves
5
tbsp
Mint
chopped, fresh
OilsFats
Vegetables
0.5
tsp
Ginger
ground
1
piece
Onion
thickly sliced
400
g
110
g
Green Olives
stones removed
2
piece
Red Onion
peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Mix all the dried spices together in a bowl and coat the lamb chunks evenly.
  • Sear the lamb in 15ml of olive oil in a hot pan for 2-3 minutes until brown.
  • Remove the lamb and fry onions and garlic in remaining oil until soft.
  • Return lamb to the pan with tomatoes, molasses, saffron, 350ml stock, apricots, olives, and almonds.
  • Add coriander stalks, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until the lamb is tender.
  • Uncover and cook for 30 minutes more to thicken, then season to taste.
  • Boil bulgur wheat in 700ml stock, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain bulgur wheat, cool slightly, and mix with onions, pistachios, lemon juice, oil, and herbs.
  • Serve the tagine with tabbouleh and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.