Economical lamb shoulder tenderizes beautifully when leisurely cooked in a slow cooker.

Instead, purchase lamb shoulder chops and debone them.

Serve over bulgur and accompany with a salad.

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Mix oil, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Coat the lamb with the spice paste and toss to coat well.

Bring tomatoes, broth and garlic to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Pour over the lamb and onion.

Skim or blot any visible fat from the surface of the stew.

Mash 1/2 cup chickpeas with a fork in a small bowl.

Stir the mashed and whole chickpeas into the stew, along with spinach.

Cover and cook on high until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Add spinach after the stew is reheated.

| Prep ahead: Trim lamb and coat with spice mixture.

Combine broth, tomatoes and garlic.

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For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner.

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