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

🥩 600g stewing beef, marinated
🧂 A good pinch of salt
🌶️ A good pinch of black pepper
🍛 1 heaped teaspoon ras el hanout or Garam Masala
🌿 1 level teaspoon ground cumin
🌳 1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
🌱 1 slightly heaped teaspoon ground ginger
🌶️ 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
🥫 1 tin chickpeas (unspecified size)
🍅 1 regular tin chopped tomatoes, Brand: MARICA
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🎃 Some squash, cut into chunks
🍑 A couple of prunes, torn into bits
🫒 Olive oil, for frying
🍚 Couscous, for serving
🌰 A few almonds, crumbled, optional
🌿 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 Sauté:

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot.
Add the marinated beef and sauté 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: