Slow-Cooked Harissa Lamb

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 4
Slow-Cooked Harissa Lamb Recipe for Your Sunday Roast
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Prep

30 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 kg lamb shoulder ( boned )
1/2 cup harissa
1/2 cup vegetable oil ( or olive oil )
12 baby potatoes ( quartered )
4 oranges ( medium )
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove ( minced )
2 carrots ( large cut into matchsticks )
2 cups watercress ( sprigs )
1/2 cup coriander ( sprigs cilantro )
1/2 cup mint ( leaves torn )
2/3 cup yogurt ( natural to serve )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
435
Sugar
6g
Fat
27g
Slow-Cooked Harissa Lamb is a North African dish that is becoming increasingly popular in households around the world. The lamb is cooked in a rich, spicy Harissa marinade, which infuses it with flavor and makes it incredibly tender. This dish is perfect for a Sunday roast, as it serves many people and is easy to prepare. The combination of the spicy Harissa and the tender lamb results in a delicious meal that the whole family will love. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a tomato-based salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 150°C fan-forced ( 170°C conventional )
2.In a bowl combine harissa, oil, mustard, orange juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper.
3.Coat the lamb with 2 Tbsp harissa mix, season well.
4.In a large cast iron casserole, heat some oil. Cook the lamb, turning until browned.
5.Add potatoes, carrots, and remaining harissa mix. Pour over water.
6.Roast in the oven for 3 to 4 hours until lamb is tender.
7.The lamb can be served with any vegetables of your choice and top it with fresh herbs, yoghurt, and orange zest.

PROS

Slow cooking makes the lamb incredibly tender and flavorful.

The harissa adds a depth of spiciness, making it a flavorful and delicious choice for a Sunday roast.

The recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd.

CONS

The dish takes a long time to cook.
It is an ideal dish to cook in advance and reheat.

Lamb is a relatively higher fat meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a source of high-quality protein. It is also rich in iron, selenium, and zinc that support brain function and protect body cells from damage.
Harissa is loaded with Vitamin C which helps to boost immunity and fights infections.

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