Ingredients
– 1 kg lean boneless diced lamb (replace with eggplant or seitan for vegan)
– ΒΌ cup plain flour
– Salt and pepper (to taste) for coating the lamb
– 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
– 2 leeks (trimmed, halved lengthways, and thinly sliced)
– 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
– 1 tablespoon ras al hanout or Moroccan spice (check for gluten-free certification)
– 1 cup dry white wine for deglazing
– 1 cup chicken stock (use vegetable broth for gluten-free or vegan options)
– 1 400 g can diced tomatoes
– 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs (trimmed and chopped into 4 cm pieces)
– 600 g peeled and chopped parsnips
– 2 peeled carrots (cut into 2 cm-thick slices)
– Mint leaves for garnishing
– Lemon wedges for serving
– Couscous (on the side for serving)
Instructions
1- Follow this step-by-step guide to create a delicious Slow Cooker Moroccan Parsnip And Lamb Casserole. Start by preparing your ingredients, which takes about 25 minutes, before letting the slow cooker handle the rest for roughly 4 hours.
2- First, coat 1 kg of lean boneless diced lamb in a mixture of ΒΌ cup plain flour, salt, and pepper. Brown the lamb in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, then set it aside to lock in those flavors.
3- Next, in the same pan, sautΓ© 2 leeks that have been trimmed, halved lengthways, and thinly sliced for 5 to 6 minutes until they soften. Add 3 finely chopped garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of ras al hanout, cooking for another minute to release their aroma.
4- Then, deglaze the pan with 1 cup of dry white wine, stirring to incorporate the flavorful bits. Combine this with 1 cup of chicken stock and a 400 g can of diced tomatoes, bring it to a boil, and transfer everything to the slow cooker.
5- Now, add the browned lamb, 1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs chopped into 4 cm pieces, 600 g of peeled and chopped parsnips, and 2 peeled carrots cut into 2 cm-thick slices. Stir all ingredients together, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours until the lamb is very tender.
6- Finally, serve the dish garnished with mint leaves and lemon wedges, with couscous on the side. This method enhances tenderness and melds flavors, resulting in a total cooking time of about 4 hours and 20 minutes.
7- Prepare and coat the lamb.
8- Brown the lamb and set aside.
9- SautΓ© leeks, garlic, and spices.
10- Deglaze and transfer to slow cooker.
11- Add remaining ingredients and cook.
12- Garnish and serve.
Last Step:
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π₯© Don’t skip browning the lamb – this crucial step develops deep flavor and creates a rich base for the sauce
πΏ Fresh mint at the end brightens the rich flavors and adds authentic Moroccan freshness to the dish
β° The longer it cooks, the more tender the lamb becomes – if it’s not fall-apart tender after 4 hours, continue cooking until desired texture
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4-1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
