Name: Authentic Meskoutine (Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Tagine)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder or beef chuck (cut into 2-inch cubes); 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight) or 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained); 2 large onions (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (crumbled); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 2 cups water or beef broth; 1 preserved lemon (pulp removed, rind rinsed and sliced); 1/2 cup green olives (pitted); Fresh cilantro and parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Meskoutine 🇲🇦 Morocco

Lamb or beef tagine with chickpeas and spices

Tagine Traditional

Made with

Lamb or beef chickpeas spices

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