Moroccan Beef Stew Tagine Tajine Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Marrakech with this aromatic Moroccan Beef Stew Tagine! This easy, exotic recipe blends the warm spices of cinnamon, cumin, and garlic with the bright zest of orange peel, creating a rich and flavorful stew perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Tender beef slow-simmered to perfection, served over fluffy couscous – pure culinary magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 130 mins
Calories 600.6 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Beef Stew Tagine Tajine

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How to Make Moroccan Beef Stew Tagine Tajine

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 2 lbs beef stew meat to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture. Alternatively, use a large plastic bag for easier coating.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 10 minutes per batch, until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  4. Add 1 (28 ounce) can of undrained crushed tomatoes, 2 cups of water, 2 cinnamon sticks, the zest of 1 orange, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  5. Return the beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beef is almost tender.
  6. Add 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped, to the pot. Cover and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
  7. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
  8. Serve the stew hot over a generous portion of couscous. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

61g

Carbs

11g