Dates and beef are a southern Moroccan pairing that tastes luxurious with very little effort. The dates melt slightly into the sauce, giving it a deep caramel sweetness balanced by ginger and pepper.
Recipe: Beef Tagine with Dates
Prep15 min
Cook1 hr 45 min
Total2 hr
Serves5
LevelEasy
Calories~540
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) beef chuck, cubed
- 2 onions, grated
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp each ginger, cinnamon, pepper
- ½ tsp turmeric, pinch of saffron, 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups water
- 12–15 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp honey
- Toasted sesame seeds and almonds to serve
Instructions
- Brown the beef with onion, oil and spices for 10 minutes.
- Add water, cover and simmer on low 1½ hours until tender.
- Add dates and honey; cook uncovered 10–15 minutes until sauce is thick.
- Serve topped with sesame and almonds.
Tips for success
- Add dates late so they keep their shape.
