Braised Lamb with Israeli Couscous

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Servings

    4 serving

  • Calories

    938 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Braised Lamb with Israeli Couscous

Braised lamb with caramelized onions, raisins and Israeli couscous.

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Ingredients

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For braised lamb

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 9 grams garlic (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground green cardamom
  • 560 grams lamb (cut into cubes)
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf

For caramelized onions

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 320 grams onions (2 small , finely chopped)

For couscous

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 300 grams Israeli couscous (~1 ½ cups)
  • 50 grams raisins (~¼ packed cup)
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Instructions

  1. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, cinnamon, salt, allspice, coriander, black pepper, cumin and green cardamom together and then mix in with the lamb. Let this marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. Heat a heavy bottomed pot such as a dutch oven, and then add the marinated lamb in a single layer. Brown the lamb on one side, and then flip and brown the other side.
  3. Add the chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and then cover with a lid and cook until the lamb is very tender when prodded with a fork (about 1 hour)
  4. While the lamb is cooking put the olive oil in a pan with a lid and add the onions. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until for 15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and wilted. Remove the lid and fry stirring constantly until the onions are caramelized (about another 15 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. While the lamb is cooked, transfer it to a bowl with a slotted spoon and cover with aluminum foil to keep the meat from drying out.
  6. Measure out the liquid. You should have 2 ¼ cups of liquid. If you have more, dump the extra out. If you have less, add water to make 2 ¼ cups.
  7. To make the couscous add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a clean pot and toast the couscous over medium heat until it is golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Add the braising liquid from the lamb along with the raisins and cook until the broth is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
  9. Add the lamb and caramelized onions and stir to combine.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 938kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Potassium 834mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 938 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 938kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 442mg 18%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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