Beef Tagine
Simple, sultry and seriously scrumptious, this fabulous beef tagine recipe is a masterclass of Moroccan cuisine.
Ingredients
Method
2) In a medium saucepan with boiling water, cook the shallots for 2 minutes, drain, refresh in cold water and peel.
3) Once the beef has been marinated, toss in the flour. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy based flameproof casserole dish and start to brown the meat for approx 5 minutes.
4) Add the shallots, olives, stock, tomato puree, parsley and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper, mix and bring to the boil.
5) Cover with a lid and cook in a preheated oven at 180C/Gas 4 for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6) Discard the cinnamon stick and add the honey with the apricots. Stir and place back into the oven for another 20 minutes.
7) Serve hot with a beautiful lemon flavoured couscous.
This beef tagine recipe is great option for a tasty main course
This Moroccan beef tagine transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Tender chunks of chuck steak are slow-cooked to until tender, then simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce including ginger, coriander and saffron.
Moroccan cuisine is renowned for its complex flavours and aromatic spices, and this meat tagine recipe is a perfect example of the country's delicious dishes. The heart of this beef tagine recipe is the sweet, savoury and aromatic sauce. The honey and apricots are added towards the end of the cooking for sweetness and a soft chewy bite.
While traditionally cooked in a conical clay pot called a tagine, you can recreate this beef tagine recipe at home in a heavy-bottomed casserole dish. For variations, try using different cuts of beef, or add vegetables like green beans or butternut squash. You can even serve your Moroccan beef tagine with fluffy couscous with carrots and sultanas, or fragrant saffron rice, for a more authentic North African menu.
Our incredible beef tagine recipe is a true taste of Moroccan cuisine, and if you're looking for more delicious dishes, why not try a fragrant chicken and chickpea tagine with apricots and harissa sauce, a delicious lamb, olive and caramelised onion tagine, or a vegetable tagine with onions, olives and aubergines.
