Beef Tagine With Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2-2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 fresh chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 lb sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 cover the pan tightly and cook for 15 minutes over a gentle heat, without lifting the lid.
• 3 preheat the oven to 350.
• 4 add the onion, chili, paprika, cayenne and cumin to the pan with just enough water to cover the meat.
• 5 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.
• 6 meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and slice them straight into a bowl of salted water to avoid discoloring.
• 7 transfer to a pan, bring to a boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes, drain.
• 8 stir the chopped herbs into the meat, adding a little extra water if the stew appears dry.
• 9 arrange the potato slices over the meat and dot with butter.
• 10 cover and cook in the oven for a further 10 minutes, till the potatoes feel very tender.
• 11 increase the oven temp to 400.
• 12 remove the lid of the casserole and cook in the oven or under the broiler for 5-10 minutes till the potatoes are golden.
• 13 serve at once.