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

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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.

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What is Mrouzia?

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. This reference files it under Moroccan dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mrouzia?

As written, 70 minutes: 20 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (45 minutes): "Cover and cook for 45 minutes until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally."

What should Mrouzia look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Can I skip the searing in Mrouzia?

Step 2 reads: "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." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Does Mrouzia contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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