Meals Matter

Beef Tagine with Dried Plums and Toasted Almonds

Contributed By: freemondon
cooking light

Dried plums and honey sweeten this tagine's sauce. Check the sauce during cooking--add water or broth by quarter cups if the sauce is too thick, or uncover the pot and allow sauce to reduce if it seems too thin. Serve with flatbread.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Ras el Hanout
1 1/2 pounds Boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups Chopped onions (about 2 medium)
1 cup Water
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 (14-ounce) can Less-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 cups Pitted dried plums
3 tablespoons Honey
1/3 cup Slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Prepare Ras el Hanout by mixing the following ingredients:

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 425°.

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Ras el Hanout; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add beef; cook 3 minutes. Add onions, water, salt, and broth. Cover and bake at 425° for 1 hour. Stir in dried plums and honey; cook 15 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds.

Cook's Notes

6 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup beef mixture and about 2 1/2 teaspoons almonds)

Nutrient Information

Calories352
Total Fat11.3 g
Saturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g
Carbohydrates34.3 g
Protein29.6 g
Calcium69 mg
Sodium772 mg
Iron2.5 mg
Fiber4.4 g

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Entree