Description
Moroccan Beef Tagine Pot with Date Sauce & Apricots has two different cooking methods combined. The taste of this Moroccan Beef Tagine is a combination of the stir-fry and the BBQ beef flavors, Honestly, this dish reminds me of the Mongolian Beef from P.F Chang. As a side dish I recommend a Stir-fry Bulgur.
Ingredients
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To mix with the Beef:
- 1 lb Sirloin stir-fry or beef stew meat
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 teaspoons of Salt
- Pinch of Saffron
Other ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoon Moroccan Date Sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped dried Apricots
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- 1 inch piece of fresh Ginger, peeled and grated
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced Almond
- 1/4 Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- First, blend all the spices in a small bowl (Cinnamon, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Saffron, Turmeric, Cumin, coriander, salt and Ras El Hanout).
- In a larger bowl toss the beef and the spice mix, until is well coated.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is very hot, add the beef and sear. Stir until the meat is browned on all sides.
- Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside
- Adjust the heat to medium, add the sliced onions and garlic to the skillet, and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Return the beef to the skillet and toss to mix well.
- Add two cups of water and the chopped apricots.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. (This is the Tagine part of the recipe. If you don't have a Tagine, just use the skillet lid and cover with a small opening on the side)
- Then add the Moroccan Date sauce and keep cooking for 40 minutes.
- Please check every 5 minutes because the liquid tends to reduce really fast and will burn the pot. Add a small amount of water if this happen.
- After 40 minutes taste the beef, if is tender remove from the heat.
- Transfer to small bowls and garnish with sliced almond and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinners
- Method: tagine
- Cuisine: Moroccan
