Beef Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

Name: Beef Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup pitted prunes; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted

Tender beef chuck slowly braised with warm aromatic spices, sweet prunes, and crunchy toasted almonds.

130 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

North AfricanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 cups beef broth
1 cup pitted prunes
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot or tagine over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and sear until browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
3

Saute 2 chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger in the pot for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Return beef to the pot and stir in 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 2 cups beef broth.
5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 195°F.
6

Stir in 1 cup pitted prunes and 2 tbsp honey, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7

Garnish with 1/2 cup toasted blanched almonds and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Beef Tagine with Prunes and Almonds keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Beef Tagine with Prunes and Almonds?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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