Beef Tagine Using Prune Juice And Couscous Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Tagine Using Prune Juice And Couscous

• Ground Ginger
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Allspice
• Ground Cloves
• Steak
• 1 large onion, chopped (plus 1/2 cup finely chopped for couscous)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Olive Oil
• Lemon, Juice And Rind Of
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup prune juice
• 1 tbsp harissa paste
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 1/2 cups water
• Turmeric
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Dried Mint
• Pine Nuts
• Cilantro

How to Make Beef Tagine Using Prune Juice And Couscous

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves. Rub this spice mixture thoroughly into 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-based Dutch oven or iron pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp honey, 1 cup prune juice, 1 tbsp harissa paste (or more, to taste), and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
5. While the beef simmers, prepare the couscous: Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Pour over 1 cup couscous in a large bowl. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
6. While the couscous stands, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Sauté 1/2 cup finely chopped onion until softened.
7. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro into the softened onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
8. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sautéed onion mixture.
9. Once the beef is cooked, cover the pot to keep warm.
10. To serve, create a ring of couscous on each plate. Spoon the beef tagine into the center of the couscous ring.
11. Garnish with extra fresh cilantro leaves.