Ingredients needed:
* 2 lb. lamb or beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil
* 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
* 2 1/2 cups of coarsely chopped onions
* 1 cup of pitted dried plums
* 1/4 cup of honey
* 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
* 3 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
* Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
* Toasted sliced almonds, if desired
Preparations steps:
* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Sprinkle lamb with 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, the turmeric and salt. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add half of the lamb; cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove lamb with slotted spoon; place into crockpot. Repeat with the remaining lamb.
* Discard any remaining drippings from skillet, leaving brown particles in skillet. Add 1/2 cup of the broth to skillet, scraping to loosen particles; cook for 1 minute. Pour into crockpot. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, remaining 1 cup of broth, the onions, plums, honey, tomato paste and carrots.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until lamb is tender.
* Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro and almonds.
Enjoy
(Serves 6)
