The Ultimate Instant Pot Lamb Tagine: A Mouthwatering Delight!

This lovely Moroccan-inspired Instant Pot tagine has a wonderful taste and a little kick. The spices combine to present a warm flavor, and the honey and raisins soften the tangy tomatoes with a bit of sweetness. You can double the spices if you like, but start with listed measurements and adjust per your tastes! Serve with rice.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsghee (clarified butter)

  • 1onion

  • 1poundcubed lamb stew meat

  • 2largetomatoes, diced

  • 1 ½cupsdiced potatoes

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoonsalt (Optional)

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonground coriander

  • ½teaspoonground turmeric

  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground ginger

  • ½teaspoonpaprika

  • 1teaspoonchili flakes

  • 2tablespoonstomato paste

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • 1cupdry lentils

  • cupraisins, or more to taste

  • 2tablespoonshoney

  • 1pinchsalt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add ghee. Add onions and cubed lamb to the melted ghee; cook and stir until lamb is browned and onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.

  2. Mix in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken broth, lentils, raisins, and honey; stir until all ingredients are well combined.

  3. Turn Saute mode off. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to ‘Sealing’ and select Meat/Stew mode according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, for 10 minutes. Turn vent and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
15g
19%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Cholesterol
56mg
19%
Sodium
849mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
17%
Dietary Fiber
13g
47%
Total Sugars
16g
Protein
22g
Vitamin C
21mg
103%
Calcium
58mg
4%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
950mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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