Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew - Ramstead Ranch

Ingredients

• 2 shanks, or 2 1/2 lbs lamb chops cut into cubes
• Lamb Shanks
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 3 tsp Coriander
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp, divided Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 1/2 c Chicken stock
• 3 c Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes (one 680 ml can)
• 1/2 c Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cans Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 c Cooked couscous, brown rice, or quinoa
• 2 c Baby potatoes, halved
• 2 c Carrots, diced
• 1 c Spinach or chard, chopped (optional)
• A hearty dollop Yogurt