Beef tagine with sweet potatoes is a traditional Moroccan dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The tender beef is braised in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, and paprika, while the sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness and a hearty texture. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it can be served over rice or couscous.
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BEEF TAGINE
I like to think of a tagine as a sort of stew with attitude. It's really all about the spices and the slow cooking, giving all the wonderful flavours time to develop. What's great is that you don't need an authentic Moroccan tagine in order to recreate this beautiful food - a saucepan will still give you great results. Having been to Marrakesh and learnt all the principles, I now feel I'll be able to rustle up an endless variety of tagines at home. Give this one a try and you'll see what I mean.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Time 5h35m
Yield 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Serving suggestion: Lightly seasoned couscous.
- To make the spice rub: Mix the ras el hanout, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Put the beef into a large bowl, massage it with the spice rub, then cover with plastic wrap or clingfilm and put into the refrigerator for a couple of hours-ideally overnight. That way the spices really penetrate and flavour the meat. When you're ready to cook, heat a generous lug of olive oil in a tagine or casserole-type pan and fry the meat over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the chopped onion and coriander (cilantro) stalks and fry for another 5 minutes. Tip in the chickpeas and tomatoes, then pour in 1 3/4 cups/400 ml stock and stir. Bring to the boil, then put the lid on the pan or cover with foil and reduce to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours. At this point add your squash, the prunes and the rest of the stock. Give everything a gentle stir, then pop the lid back on the pan and continue cooking for another 1 1/2 hours. Keep an eye on it and add a splash of water if it looks too dry. Once the time is up, take the lid off and check the consistency. If it seems a bit too runny, simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more with the lid off. The beef should be really tender and flaking apart now, so have a taste and season with a pinch or 2 of salt. Scatter the coriander (cilantro) leaves over the tagine along with the toasted almonds, then take it straight to the table with a big bowl of lightly seasoned couscous and dive in.
LAMB TAGINE WITH DATES & SWEET POTATOES
This is one of those wonderful dishes that improves with keeping
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Main course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Add the onions, then gently fry until softened, about 5 mins. Stir in the ginger, add the meat in batches, then fry on all sides until lightly coloured. Return all the meat to the pan, stir in the spices and cinnamon sticks, then cook for 1 min.
- Add the passata and 800ml water, then bring to the boil, stirring. Season well, then cover and simmer for 1½ hrs, until the lamb is tender.
- Add the sweet potatoes, stir well, cover again, then cook for 20 mins or until the potatoes are just tender. Stir in the dates and heat through for 5 mins. Taste and add more seasoning if necessary. To serve, spoon the tagine into a serving dish and scatter with the almonds and coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
BEEF TAGINE WITH SWEET POTATOES
From Food and Cooking of Spain, Africa and the Middle East. As suggested by one reviewer, this is good with spinach and chickpeas added into the mix.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole and fry the meat, together with the turmeric and seasoning, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the meat is evenly browned, stirring frequently.
- cover the pan tightly and cook for 15 minutes over a gentle heat, without lifting the lid.
- preheat the oven to 350.
- add the onion, chili, paprika, cayenne and cumin to the pan with just enough water to cover the meat.
- cover tightly and cook in the oven for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, till the meat is very tender, checking occasionally and adding extra water if necessary, to keep the stew moist.
- meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and slice them straight into a bowl of salted water to avoid discoloring.
- transfer to a pan, bring to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes, drain.
- stir the chopped herbs into the meat, adding a little extra water if the stew appears dry.
- arrange the potato slices over the meat and dot with butter.
- cover and cook in the oven for a further 10 minutes, till the potatoes feel very tender.
- increase the oven temp to 400.
- remove the lid of the casserole and cook in the oven or under the broiler for 5-10 minutes till the potatoes are golden.
- serve at once.
ROOT VEGETABLE TAGINE WITH SWEET POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, AND SPICE-ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Roast Low Fat Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Chickpea Root Vegetable Carrot Turnip Sweet Potato/Yam Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Toast coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until finely ground. Transfer to small bowl. Add red pepper, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix lemon slices, lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons coarse salt in small skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lemon slices are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Cool preserved lemon. Drain and chop. DO AHEAD: Spice blend and preserved lemon can be made 1 week ahead. Store spice blend airtight at room temperature. Transfer preserved lemon to small bowl; cover and chill.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sprinkle with salt and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add toasted spice blend, garlic, and tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; stir 2 minutes. Add chopped preserved lemon, 4 cups water, sweet potatoes, turnips, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer with lid ajar until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Stir in parsley, cilantro, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Spoon couscous into large bowl, spreading out to edges and leaving well in center. Spoon vegetable tagine into well in center. Sprinkle Spice-Roasted Chickpeas over and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, tender meat, and flavorful spices.
- Brown the meat before adding it to the tajine. This will help to develop its flavor and create a rich, caramelized sauce.
- Add a variety of vegetables to your tagine. This will add flavor, texture, and color to the dish.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor your tagine. Common spices used in Moroccan cuisine include cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, and turmeric.
- Let the tagine simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve the tagine with a side of couscous, rice, or bread.
Conclusion:
Beef tagine with sweet potatoes is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and tender meat, this tagine is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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