Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat

Salt and pepper

1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 two-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup dried apricots

Toasted sliced almonds, for serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season lamb with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 9 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a plate. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened, 5 minutes. Return lamb to pot, along with tomatoes, ginger, cinnamon, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and transfer to oven; cook 45 minutes.

Stir in apricots, cover, and cook until lamb is tender, 45 minutes more. Serve stew sprinkled with almonds. (To store, refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days.)