Beef Tagine with Prunes

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Transfer them to a plate.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Almond

   Cookware: plate, skillet, wooden spoon

2. Step 2

   Add the sesame seeds to the same skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant and pale golden. Transfer them to the plate with the almonds.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Sesame Seed

   Cookware: plate, skillet, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Pat the beef dry. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches and transfer it to a clean plate.

   Timer: 12 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 1000.0 gr Beef Chuck, 30.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: Dutch oven, kitchen tongs, plate

4. Step 4

   Reduce to medium heat, add the onion, and cook until softened and lightly golden.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Add the garlic, ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and saffron. Stir until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 4.0 gr Ground Ginger, 2.0 gr Ground Turmeric, 0.1 gr Saffron, 10.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Return the browned beef and its juices to the pot, then pour in the beef stock. Bring to a simmer over high heat, cover, and reduce to low heat.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 500.0 ml Beef Stock

   Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Braise gently, stirring occasionally, until the beef is nearly tender.

   Timer: 90 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Stir in the prunes and honey. Simmer uncovered over low heat until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce is glossy and lightly thickened.

   Timer: 25 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 45.0 gr Honey, 250.0 gr Prune

   Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Scatter the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the tagine and serve hot.

   Cookware: Dutch oven, plate