Ingredients

2

lb lamb or beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1/2

teaspoon ground turmeric

3/4

teaspoon salt

1

tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

2 1/2

cups coarsely chopped onions

1

cup pitted dried plums

1/4

cup honey

2

tablespoons tomato paste

3

medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices

Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Toasted sliced almonds, if desired

Preparation

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle lamb with 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, the turmeric and salt. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the lamb; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove lamb with slotted spoon; place in slow cooker. Repeat with 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 1 minute. Pour into slow cooker. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, remaining 1 cup broth, the onions, plums, honey, tomato paste and carrots.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until lamb is tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cilantro and almonds.