Beef And Prune Tagine Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Prune Tagine

• 2 tablespoons butter
• Olive Oil
• Ground Cumin
• Black Pepper
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Fresh Coriander
• Stewing Beef
• Saffron
• Boiling Water
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• Clear Honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

How to Make Beef And Prune Tagine

1. Melt butter and oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Add beef cubes and stir well to coat with the spice mixture. Brown the beef on all sides.
5. Pour in 1 cup of water and the saffron mixture. Ensure the liquid comes about halfway up the meat.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
7. Add half of the pitted prunes and continue to simmer, mostly covered, for another 30 minutes.
8. Stir in remaining prunes, honey, salt, and pepper.
9. Simmer uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced to your desired consistency.
10. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds before serving with couscous or rice.