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Moroccan Beef Tagine With Squash-Prunes-Chickpeas

Moroccan Beef Tagine With Squash-Prunes-Chickpeas

Moroccan Beef Tagine With Squash-Prunes-Chickpeas is a dish that has a rich history dating back to the Berber tribes that inhabited Morocco.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Moroccan Beef Tagine With Squash-Prunes-
Servings: 8
Calories: 397 kcal
Moroccan Beef Tagine With Squash-Prunes-Chickpeas

Equipment

  • Llarge Tagine pot or Dutch oven with lid
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • serving dishes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 ground cayenne pepper
  • can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the butternut squash, chickpeas, and prunes to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Use a food processor to chop the onions and garlic for faster preparation.
Use pre-cut butternut squash to save time.
Prepare the dish a day in advance for the flavors to meld together and intensify.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g
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