Muhammara Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Muhammara Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 600g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • • 3 red peppers, chopped
  • • 50g walnuts, chopped
  • • 1 onion, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • • 400ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the lamb in olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion and red peppers and fry for 5 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomato paste, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 75 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the walnuts and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5
Phase 5

Rest for 5 minutes and serve with flatbread.