Jamie's Moroccan Beef Tagine
Dive into the flavors of North Africa with Jamie Oliver's Moroccan Beef Tagine. This soul-warming dish combines tender beef slow-cooked with a symphony of spices, hearty chickpeas, sweet prunes, and velvety chunks of squash. It's an ultimate comfort dish that will transport your taste buds to distant lands.
Ingredients
๐ฅฉ 600g stewing beef, marinated
๐ง A good pinch of salt
๐ถ๏ธ A good pinch of black pepper
๐ 1 heaped teaspoon ras el hanout or Garam Masala
๐ฟ 1 level teaspoon ground cumin
๐ณ 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
๐ฑ 1 slightly heaped teaspoon ground ginger
๐ถ๏ธ 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
๐ฅซ 1 tin chickpeas (unspecified size)
๐
1 regular tin chopped tomatoes, Brand: MARICA
๐ง
1 onion, chopped
๐ Some squash, cut into chunks
๐ A couple of prunes, torn into bits
๐ซ Olive oil, for frying
๐ Couscous, for serving
๐ฐ A few almonds, crumbled, optional
๐ฟ Fresh coriander, for garnish
Instructions
1- Marinate the Beef:
- Start by marinating 600g of stewing beef with salt, pepper, ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, ground ginger, and sweet paprika.
- Let the flavors meld for a couple of hours or, for deeper flavor, overnight.
2- Initial Sautรฉ:
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Add the marinated beef and sautรฉ until the pieces develop a rich, brown color.
3- Add Aromatics & Pulses:
- Stir in the chopped onion and chickpeas.
- Mix well to combine with the richly flavored beef.
4- Add Tomatoes & Simmer:
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, Brand: MARICA.
- Stir, then place the lid onto the tagine, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before simmering for about 1.5 hours.
5- Add Vegetables & Fruit:
- Toss in the chunks of squash and torn prunes.
- Cover and continue to simmer until the beef becomes tender enough to flake with a fork, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours in total.
6- Final Simmer:
- Keep the lid on and simmer until everything blends harmoniously, with the beef fully tenderized and flavors infused deeply.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours or overnight
Cook Time: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Total Time: About 4.5 to 5 hours (including marinating time)
Servings: 6
Calories: 480 per serving
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 16g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Equipment:
- Tagine: A traditional ceramic cooking pot with a conical lid
- Cooking Hob: For medium-heat cooking
- Wooden Spoon: For stirring
- Chef's Knife: For chopping ingredients
- Wooden Chopping Board
- Serving Bowl: Decorative ceramic bowl for plating
- Metal Spoon/Ladle: For serving
- Fork: To test beef tenderness
Cooking Tips
- Opt for cheaper cuts of beef for a meltingly tender result.
- Marinate the beef overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Adding squash later ensures it holds shape without turning mushy.
- Include prunes for a subtle sweetness that beautifully balances the spices.
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