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Beef Tagine

Savory Beef Tagine: A Cozy Moroccan Delight at Home

Experience the rich spices of Beef Tagine, a comforting Moroccan dish that brings warmth to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 pound beef chuck cut into 1-inch pieces
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup dried apricots chopped
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • tagine or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Tagine
  1. Heat the oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Brown the beef on all sides for approximately 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add the spices and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Combine the beef broth, dried apricots, chickpeas, and carrots. Mix well.
  6. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  7. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly ground spices and good-quality beef. Adjust sweetness with dried apricots to taste.

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