Dinner for 4

Moroccan Lamb Lentil Stew

Name: Moroccan Lamb Lentil Stew
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb shoulder; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 3 cups beef broth; 14 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup dry brown lentils; 14 oz can chickpeas

$17.08for 4105 minServes 4

Lamb, lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices simmer together until tender in a rich, hearty stew.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Lamb, 1 lb$9.99/lb typical	1 lb	$9.99Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 3.5 oz$0.11/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.39Typical price
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.26Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.08

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

105 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Typical price

$4.27 per serving$17.08 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb lamb shoulder
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3 cups beef broth
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup dry brown lentils
14 oz can chickpeas

Steps

Cut the lamb into bite-size pieces, then season it with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the lamb for 8 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes before stirring in the tomato paste, bay leaf, paprika, cumin, and cloves.
Pour in the broth and tomatoes, then add the lentils and bring the stew to a boil.
Cover and simmer gently for 75 minutes, until the lamb is tender and the lentils are soft.
Stir in the chickpeas and cilantro, then cook uncovered for 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

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