Fruity Beef Tagine for the Tagine!

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Delicious Fruity Beef Tagine for the Tagine Recipe for a flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours and 30 min

Ready In

2 hours and 50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs lean beef , cut into 1-inch cubes
1 -2 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 lb onion , peeled and quartered
6 -7 garlic cloves , minced
1 lb carrot , peeled and cut into quarters
10 ounces tinned plum tomatoes
4 ounces best quality dates , carefully pitted
4 ounces prunes , pitted carefully
2 tablespoons raisins
2 -3 tablespoons good quality honey
1/2 pint water
beef stock cube , Maggi
2 small cinnamon sticks
5 -6 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
2 teaspoons fresh gound coriander seeds
1 inch piece gingerroot , minced or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
540
Sugar
28g
Fat
22g
Fruity Beef Tagine for the Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that is perfect for a hearty and comforting dinner. The sweet and spicy flavors blend together to create a delicious and aromatic meal that your whole family will love. This recipe uses classic Moroccan spices such as ras el hanout and ginger, combined with fruits such as dates, prunes, and raisins to give the dish a burst of sweetness. Cooking this dish in a tagine pot helps the meat become tender and allows all the ingredients to come together, intensifying the flavors. Serve this with couscous or rice for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a tagine over medium-high heat.
2.Add onions and garlic into the tagine and cook until soft and translucent.
3.Add in the beef and brown all sides until almost cooked through.
4.Add in the carrots and stir well for 2 minutes before adding the spices.
5.Stir in cinnamon, ginger, ras el hanout, coriander seeds, salt and pepper.
6.Add in the beef stock, water, dates, prunes, raisins, and honey.
7.Bring the mixture to boil and then reduce heat to low and cover the tagine.
8.Let simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick.
9.Serve garnished with chopped fresh coriander.

PROS

This fruity beef tagine is a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be made in advance and reheated.

The added fruits give a hint of sweetness to the dish, and the use of the tagine allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.

It is also a good source of protein and vitamins from the vegetables.

CONS

Cooking this dish takes a while, so it’s not ideal for a quick dinner.

The use of the tagine pot is essential, therefore may not be available to everyone.
It’s also important to cook it low and slow, which may not be convenient for every home cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein and fiber from lean beef and vegetables, which helps in building and repairing muscles.
It also contains antioxidant-rich spices, ginger and coriander seeds, which can help in reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system.
Dates, prunes, and raisins added in the dish are a source of prebiotics and dietary fiber, which feeds the gut-friendly bacteria in our gut.

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