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Instant Pot Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine

Name: Instant Pot Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth; 1 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish; 1 preserved lemon rind, thinly sliced (optional but recommended); Toasted slivered almonds for garnish (optional); Cooked couscous or rice, for serving

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 10, 2026

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Instant Pot Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking.

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Servings 6

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Moroccan

Ingredients

Servings 6

2 lbs lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
1 preserved lemon rind, thinly sliced (optional but recommended)
Toasted slivered almonds for garnish (optional)
Cooked couscous or rice, for serving

Ingredients for Instant Pot Moroccan Lamb and Apricot Tagine

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and heat the olive oil until shimmering.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the onion mixture evenly with the spices.
Add the lamb cubes and sear, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to prevent burning.
Stir in the chopped dried apricots, honey, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, parsley, and preserved lemon rind if using.
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to "Sealing." Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" on high pressure for 30 minutes.
After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to "Venting" to release remaining pressure.
Open the lid and stir the tagine. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the lamb tagine hot over couscous or rice, garnished with extra chopped cilantro, parsley, and toasted slivered almonds if desired.