Tagine-Style Beef and Rice

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 14
Aromatic Tagine-Style Beef and Rice Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup brown rice
2 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
1 sweet red pepper , diced
1 yellow pepper , diced
1 cup dried fruit ( apricots , currants and cranberries )
3 tablespoons minced of fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
480
Sugar
18g
Fat
14g
Tagine-Style Beef and Rice is a flavorful and aromatic Moroccan-inspired recipe. A staple of North African cuisine, this dish is slow-cooked in a covered clay pot called a tagine, but you can prepare this version on the stovetop. The combination of exotic spices, dried fruits, and vegetables make it a perfect one-pot meal for a cold winter night. This recipe is easy to customize. You can add different vegetables or use chicken instead of beef. Good food brings people together, and this Tagine-Style Beef and Rice recipe is no exception. Share the flavorful goodness with your friends and family over dinner tonight!

Instructions

1.Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2.Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until onion is translucent.
3.Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned.
4.Add allspice, cinnamon, and brown rice, stir well.
5.Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
6.Add red and yellow peppers, dried fruit, and sunflower seeds, mix well.
7.Cover the pot and let it simmer until the rice and beef are cooked for about 45 minutes.
8.Stir in fresh mint and lemon juice and serve hot.

PROS

This Tagine-Style Beef and Rice recipe is packed with flavors and exotic spices that will tantalize your taste buds.

Made with lean ground beef, brown rice, and dried fruits, it’s a wholesome and hearty meal.

It’s also a one-pot dish, which makes it an easy recipe to prepare.

CONS

This recipe requires a variety of spices, which may not be available in your pantry, and dried fruits can be expensive.

Also, the recipe’s sweetness may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is an excellent source of protein with lean beef, and the brown rice provides good carbs and fiber.
Dried fruits in this recipe are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that support a healthy lifestyle.
Sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats and fiber.

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