Apricot and Lamb Stew

• lbs lean lamb fillets, cubed↗3 lbs
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• butter↗2 teaspoons
• large onion, finely chopped↗1
• cloves garlic, finely chopped↗2
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• mild curry powder↗1 tablespoon
• turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• ground black pepper↗
• bay leaf↗1

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• meat stock1 cup
• smooth apricot jam↗1 tablespoon
• lemon juice↗2 teaspoons
• dried apricot↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter and brown meat cubes.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic and cinnamon and stir fry continuously.

3. 3

   Add curry powder and turmeric and stir fry for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add bay leaf, meat stock, jam and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the meat is tender (about 1 hour).

7. 7

   Add apricots and simmer for about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove bay leaf and serve with rice.