Mrouzia

Name: Mrouzia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, cubed; 2 medium yellow onions, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A classic Moroccan tagine of tender beef braised with almonds, dried apricots, and raisins, sweetened with cinnamon and warmed by ginger. A celebration of sweet and savory.

70 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

MoroccanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, cubed
2 medium yellow onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2

Brown the 2 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes in batches, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
3

In the same pot, sauté 2 medium diced yellow onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
4

Stir in 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, then return the beef to the pot.
5

Pour in 2 cups beef broth, then add 1/2 cup halved dried apricots and 1/2 cup raisins. Bring to a simmer.
6

Cover and cook for 45 minutes until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
7

Stir in the 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Questions

How long does Mrouzia keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mrouzia?

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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