Ingredients

  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 12-1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 34 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) (optional)
  • 2 lbs lamb stew meat
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 14 cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick (about 3-4 inches long)
  • 1 14 cups dried apricots
  • 13 cup slivered almonds

Method

  • In a large glass bowl toss the lamb with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, tumeric and cayenne pepper (if using) cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add in the lamb and cook on all sides until browned.
  • Add in onions and garlic; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, honey and cinnamon stick; cover and bake in a 400 degree F oven for about 1 hour stirring occasionally (if the mixture is too thick add in a little more broth or water).
  • Remove from oven and season with more black pepper if desired, then stir in apricots.
  • Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Discard the cinnamon stick and sprinkle with almonds.