Beef Tagine with Caramelized Prunes

120 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Soak saffron threads in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Soak saffron threads in warm water for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Soak saffron threads in warm water for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Grate garlic cloves.
  5. 5Grate garlic cloves.
  6. 6Grate garlic cloves.
  7. 7Cut onions in half, grate using large holes of grater. Chop leftover pieces.
  8. 8Cut onions in half, grate using large holes of grater. Chop leftover pieces.
  9. 9Cut onions in half, grate using large holes of grater. Chop leftover pieces.
  10. 10In a large pot on low heat, drizzle vegetable oil. Add onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, salt, ras el hanout, and cinnamon stick. Pour saffron water and mix.
  11. 11In a large pot on low heat, drizzle vegetable oil. Add onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, salt, ras el hanout, and cinnamon stick. Pour saffron water and mix.
  12. 12In a large pot on low heat, drizzle vegetable oil. Add onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, salt, ras el hanout, and cinnamon stick. Pour saffron water and mix.
  13. 13Add meat pieces, mix in, and cook until browned on all sides.
  14. 14Add meat pieces, mix in, and cook until browned on all sides.
  15. 15Add meat pieces, mix in, and cook until browned on all sides.
  16. 16Add water to almost cover meat, bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and cook until meat is done (1-2 hours).
  17. 17Add water to almost cover meat, bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and cook until meat is done (1-2 hours).
  18. 18Add water to almost cover meat, bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and cook until meat is done (1-2 hours).
  19. 19While meat cooks, soak prunes in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  20. 20While meat cooks, soak prunes in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  21. 21While meat cooks, soak prunes in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  22. 22In a saucepan, melt butter. Add 1 cup of tagine sauce.
  23. 23In a saucepan, melt butter. Add 1 cup of tagine sauce.
  24. 24In a saucepan, melt butter. Add 1 cup of tagine sauce.
  25. 25Drain prunes, add to saucepan, cover, and cook until soft (10 minutes).
  26. 26Drain prunes, add to saucepan, cover, and cook until soft (10 minutes).
  27. 27Drain prunes, add to saucepan, cover, and cook until soft (10 minutes).
  28. 28Add honey and cinnamon to prunes, mix, cover, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until a thick syrupy sauce forms.
  29. 29Add honey and cinnamon to prunes, mix, cover, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until a thick syrupy sauce forms.
  30. 30Add honey and cinnamon to prunes, mix, cover, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until a thick syrupy sauce forms.
  31. 31Plate meat, pour sauce over it, top with caramelized prunes, fried almonds, and sesame seeds.
  32. 32Plate meat, pour sauce over it, top with caramelized prunes, fried almonds, and sesame seeds.
  33. 33Plate meat, pour sauce over it, top with caramelized prunes, fried almonds, and sesame seeds.
  34. 34Serve immediately with crusty bread.
  35. 35Serve immediately with crusty bread.
  36. 36Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tender beef or lamb
  • 2 pounds tender beef or lamb
  • 2 pounds tender beef or lamb
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground Turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground Turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch ras el hanout
  • 1 pinch ras el hanout
  • 1 pinch ras el hanout
  • 1 tablespoon saffron
  • 1 tablespoon saffron
  • 1 tablespoon saffron
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 300 grams prunes
  • 300 grams prunes
  • 300 grams prunes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup sauce from the meat tagine
  • 1 cup sauce from the meat tagine
  • 1 cup sauce from the meat tagine
  • 1 handful fried almonds
  • 1 handful fried almonds
  • 1 handful fried almonds
  • 1 sprinkle sesame seeds
  • 1 sprinkle sesame seeds
  • 1 sprinkle sesame seeds

Equipment

large potgratersaucepan
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