Beef And Prunes A La Tajine/tagine

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 12 ounces vegetables
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
• 1/2 lb pitted prune

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in tagine. add butter. when melted, add meat.
• 2 add garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, saffron, and ras el hanout spice (or any other spices you may choose).
• 3 top with chopped onions and remaining vegetables.
• 4 cover and cook for 2 hours. check after 1 hour and add 1/2 cup water if needed. use hot water to keep from cracking tajine.
• 5 when meat and vegetables are tender, add prunes. cook for another 10 minutes.
• 6 sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• 7 serve plain, with couscous, or rice.