Sambusa Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Sambusa 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

  • • 500g lamb, minced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 150g brown lentils, rinsed
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 600ml lamb stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the lamb in olive oil in a heavy pot until browned.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion, cumin, and cinnamon and fry until softened.

3
Phase 3

Add the lentils, tomatoes, and stock, cover, and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes until the stew thickens.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt and pepper and serve with flatbread.