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Moroccan Beef and Prune Tagine

A cozy and flavorful Moroccan beef tagine with prunes that delivers rich flavors and comfort.

  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs beef (chuck or shank), cut into chunks
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup prunes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Toasted almonds, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Water, for simmering

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in olive oil with chopped onions until well browned.
  2. Add spices and stir for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Cover beef with water, place a lid on, and simmer until tender (about 90 minutes).
  4. Meanwhile, simmer prunes with cinnamon and sugar in a splash of broth until plump and syrupy.
  5. When beef is fork-tender, top with prunes and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  6. Drizzle with the syrup created from the prunes and serve.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace beef with eggplant, jackfruit, or chickpeas while keeping the spices and prunes.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Traditional

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Moroccan tagine, beef stew, comfort food, exotic flavors, easy recipes