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Beef Tagine

Savory Beef Tagine: A Warm Dive into North African Flavor

Beef Tagine is a comforting North African dish featuring tender beef, vibrant spices, and sweet dried fruits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Can substitute with stewing beef.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Onion Essential aromatic; no substitutes recommended.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic enhances depth.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnips can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Raisins can be substituted.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Vital for Moroccan flavor; do not skip.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Ground ginger can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for authenticity.
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Complements cumin perfectly.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • 3 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used for lighter taste.
  • Salt & Pepper Essential seasonings to taste.

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Beef Tagine
  1. Chop one large onion, mince three cloves of garlic, slice two medium carrots, and a cup of dried apricots. Gather spices.
  2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high, add 2 pounds of beef chuck, and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Add chopped carrots, sliced apricots, 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and coriander. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 3 cups of beef broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2 hours.
  6. Once beef is tender, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve warm with couscous or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Beef Tagine tastes even better the next day, making it a wonderful make-ahead meal option.

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