Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Apricots recipe. The best lamb stew ever! It's so hearty and comforting. It's a one-pot meal with simple ingredients, perfect for any weeknight or special occasions. This delicious lamb tagine is made without flour or butter.
If you are looking for an Instant Pot Lamb Stew recipe then keep reading. This Moroccan stew recipe that will keep you warm this fall and winter. 
This instant pot lamb stew is the perfect comfort food on a chilly evening. I’m proud of how this recipe comes out, I think it will be a keeper and atop your recipe list for lamb stew!
Tender Morrocan Lamb Stew:
The tender lamb meat will fully melt-in-your-mouth, and the broth has a deep and rich flavor This one-pot meal of instant-pot lamb stew is loaded with hearty and healthy ingredients, perfect for any weeknight or special occasions.
This lamb stew is not a traditional stew but don't worry because you only need simple ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry: cinnamon, coriander, salt, black pepper, ginger, turmeric also some fresh ingredients of: boneless lamb leg, beef broth, onion, garlic, tomato paste, fresh ginger, and also dried apricots.
This Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Apricots recipe is fast and easy but is packed with slow-cooked flavor and tenderness. Make this stew using instant pot and you will spend less time in the kitchen and it can be ready in about 45 minutes. This lamb stew contains no flour and no wine, but the sauce has a great consistency. If you have some leftover lamb meats, be sure to try these Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks recipes.
Speaking of red wine, people often use it as a component in a stew. The following Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Apricots recipe does not, so you can just enjoy your glass of Decoy Merlot as a pairing instead of as an ingredient, yum!
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Apricots
Ingredients
- 3 pounds lamb leg - boneless, cut into stew-bite size
- 1 ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, (add more according to your liking)
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole dried apricots
- 1 large cinnamon stick
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lamb until browned for about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Turn the instant pot setting to "Saute", add oil, garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped onion and cook for about 30 seconds. Add cinnamon stick, coriander, black pepper, salt, turmeric, ground ginger, grated ginger, salt and ground cinnamon. Keep stirring until fragrant for about 15 seconds.
- Add browned lamb leg cubes into the instant pot. Stir for a few seconds.
- Add dried apricot, cinnamon stick and the broth, turn off the "Saute" setting, close the lid and set to "Manual" for about 35 minutes.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Serve the lamb stew immediately with rice.
Notes
robin rue says
Stew is a perfect winter meal. It always warms me up on a cold winter day. This sounds delish.
Alli Smith says
Your stew looks amazing! I'm all about stews once it turns cold and I love that it's cooked in the instant pot. Yum!
Candy says
Don’t have an instanta pot but this sounds delicious. I know couple friends who would enjoy making this dish
Karen says
This sounds so good. The flavors of lamb and apricot are perfect together. I can't wait to make this. It's the perfect meal for the cooler weather.
Amber Myers says
Yum, this looks so scrumptious. I love a good stew, especially when it's cold out. I need to start using my Instant Pot more often!
Pam says
That stew looks so good. We raise sheep so I am always looking for new recipes to try using mutton Thanks!
Sarah Bailey says
Now this sounds absolutely delicious and just perfect for this time of year. Lovely and warming for a nice evening meal.
Jeanette says
The sounds and looks so delicious. I cannot wait to try it. Anything in the instant pot that I have made has come out with major flavor and delicious.
Terri Steffes says
My husband and son in law love lamb. I am going to have to share this with them. They love to cook, so this would be a great thing for them to collaborate on!
Tasheena says
This recipe looks so savory and perfect for the colder weather we're having in my state. The perfect comfort food.