Sweet Beef Tagine

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 14
Enjoy the Sweet and Savory Flavors of Sweet Beef Tagine
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 boneless sirloin steaks , cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 pinch saffron
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cups water
1/2 cup green olives , pitted
1/4 cup golden raisins or 1/4 cup currants
1 -2 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/2 preserved lemon , flesh removed & cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons honey
salt & pepper , to taste
cooked white rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
480
Sugar
20g
Fat
24g
This Moroccan-inspired dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender beef with a unique blend of spices and preserved lemon. The addition of sweet golden raisins and sliced almonds provide a pleasant contrast of texture and flavor. Though this meal requires a bit of preparation and cooking time, the end result is definitely worth the effort. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or as a main dish for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.Marinate the beef with olive oil, vinegar, and ras el hanout spice mix for at least an hour.
2.In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
3.Add garlic, cilantro, and parsley to the pot and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4.Add ginger, ras el hanout spice mix, cumin, saffron, cinnamon sticks, and beef to the pot. Sauté until the beef is browned on all sides.
5.Add water, olives, raisins, almonds, honey, and preserved lemon to the pot.
6.Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
7.Serve over cooked white rice.

PROS

The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Plus, the beef is tender and full of flavor.

Green olives add a nice salty kick to the dish.

CONS

This dish takes some time to prepare and cook, so it’s best to plan ahead.

Some of the ingredients may be hard to find, such as ras el hanout spice mix and preserved lemon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the beef and almonds.
Green olives are also known to contain important nutrients such as iron and vitamin E.
The use of cinnamon and saffron in this dish may have some potential health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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