Instant Pot Lamb Tagine with Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 pound lamb stew meat
• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
• 1 cup chicken stock

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the lamb and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the lentils, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper, cloves, allspice, cilantro or parsley, and chicken stock.
3. Stir to combine and close the lid. Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook mode for 25 minutes.
4. Once the cooking time is finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
5. Serve with couscous or rice.

Interesting Facts

• The traditional Moroccan tagine is cooked over a low heat, usually in a clay pot, for several hours.
• Tagine is a type of stew cooked with spices, vegetables, and meat or fish.
• The traditional tagine is served with couscous, a type of grain.
• The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook traditional tagines in a fraction of the time.