Ingredients

  • 1 lamb shoulder boneless, about 1.2 kg.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs herb fresh thyme
  • 1/2 chicken broth cube
  • 1 can chickpeas optional

Method

  • Cut lamb shoulder into large cubes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add lamb cubes.
  • Brown quickly. Stir and add cumin, paprika, and cinnamon.
  • Add tomatoes, thyme, broth cube, and a little water until liquid covers meat. Season with salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Add the chickpeas 10 minutes before cooking is done.
  • This stew can be prepared in advance and reheated, or frozen.