Best 3 Fragrant Moroccan Beef Date Honey And Prune Tagine Crock Pot Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with our tantalizing Fragrant Moroccan Beef, Date, Honey, and Prune Tagine, prepared effortlessly in your crock pot. This traditional dish combines exotic spices, tender beef, and a medley of Moroccan flavors, taking your taste buds on an adventure. Delight in the sweet and savory harmony of dates, honey, and prunes, complemented by the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cumin.
Indulge in a symphony of textures as the tender beef melts in your mouth, while the dates and prunes offer a delightful chewiness. Savor the aromatic rice, infused with the essence of the tagine, and complement it with the refreshing crunch of cucumber and tomato salad. Treat yourself to a taste of Moroccan hospitality with our Fragrant Moroccan Beef Tagine, where every bite transports you to the vibrant souks and bustling medinas of Morocco.
MOROCCAN BEEF AND HONEY TAGINE
This is virtually the same recipe as French Tart's #1919460, (so I'm not claiming it as my own!) Having cooked it several times with a slightly smaller quantity, I've changed the quantities of ingredients just a little over time to suit the smaller size and my taste (and the fact that I can't find a 9 ounce tin of tomatoes). Also, to save confusing myself when using the Recipezaar conversion, I've done it in metric.
Provided by Baz231
Categories Meat
Time 9h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat half the olive oil in a large pan or wok and quickly brown the onion quarters over a high heat until charred and coloured well. (Break them up as you're doing this.).
- Add the carrots and the chopped garlic and stir fry for another 3 minutes. Tip carrots and onions into the tagine (or crock pot).
- Add the tinned tomatoes, dates and prunes to the tagine/crock pot and mix well.
- Add the honey and ras el hanout to the beef stock, stir well and add to the tagine/crock pot. Mix well, then add the cinnamon stick.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pan in which the onions were cooked and cook the beef cubes in small batches over high heat to sear and seal them. As each batch is browned, add the beef to the tagine or crock pot.
- When all the beef is browned and in the tagine or crock pot, season with salt and pepper to taste. Ensure everything is just covered with the stock (if not add a little water). Mix well and slow cook for about 9 hours.
- When ready to serve, garnish with fresh coriander and toasted almonds.
- Serve on fluffy cous cous.
FRAGRANT MOROCCAN BEEF, DATE, HONEY AND PRUNE TAGINE - CROCK POT
Tender chunks of beef simmered in a fragrant & fruity broth enriched with honey - a traditional Moroccan tagine at it's best! I cook mine in a traditional tagine & an electric tagine; but I realise that not everyone has one, so I have also tested this out in my crock pot; it works REALLY well and is better when cooking larger quantities. The meat becomes meltingly tender and the fruity & spicy smell transports you immediately to Morocco........on a magic carpet maybe?? Yes, I am waxing lyrical I know - but this tagine is a real winner. It's not particularly seasonal, but I do think that the colder autumn & winter months are a good time to indulge in this North African comfort dish!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 53m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Par-boil the carrots in boiling water for about 3 -5 minutes.
- Preheat the electric Tagine or crock pot to High.
- Heat up half of the olive oil in a large frying pan and quickly brown the onion quarters over a fairly high heat until charred & coloured well. Tip them into the crock pot.
- Add the chopped garlic & par-boiled carrots to the onions in the crock pot.
- Make up 1/2 pint of stock with a beef stock cube. Add the honey to the the stock & ALL the dried spices. Tip the honey & spiced stock into the crock pot & mix well. Add the cinnamon stick.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, dates & prunes to the crock pot - mix well.
- Heat up the remaining olive oil and brown the beef cubes in small batches to sear & seal them. As you finish browning them, add the beef to the crock pot.
- When you have finished browning all the beef, give the whole mixture a good stir & season with salt & pepper.
- Cook on high for between 6 & 10 hours depending on your crock pot's wattage & settings.
- Serve the beef tagine with fluffy couscous and garnish with the chopped fresh coriander & toasted flaked almonds. It also works well with rice too.
- P.S. Watch out for the cinnamon stick! We sometimes award the lucky winner of the cinnamon stick with an extra glass of wine!
- P.P.S. You can use dates & prunes which have not been pitted, they do tend to hold their shape better too, just warn your guests that they must look out for the stones!
BEEF AND PRUNE TAGINE
We had this quite often during our trips to Morocco. The actual recipe is one I adapted after we came home but I think it's pretty close to what you'd get in Morocco if you went there on holiday. Serve with rice or couscous.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Meat
Time 2h20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the butter and oil in a large saucepan.
- When the butter is melted, put in the spices, coriander and onion.
- Let fry for 30 seconds, then add the beef and stir well to coat.
- Cover the meat with a cup of water and the saffron mixture.
- The water should be just over halfway up the meat.
- Bring to the boil and then lower to a gentle simmer.
- Add half the prunes and cook for 1-1/2 hours until the meat becomes tender and juicy.
- Keep the pot mostly covered during this time -- the only time I lift the cover is for a few seconds if the heat builds too much and it starts to boil. You need to keep this dish at a very low simmer.
- Add remaining prunes along with the honey, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 30 minutes or until the meat is tender and the liquid has thickened and reduced.
- Serve with the sesame seeds and almonds on top.
Tips:
- When selecting beef, choose a cut that is rich in flavor and suitable for slow cooking, such as chuck roast or brisket.
- To enhance the flavor of the dish, marinate the beef in a mixture of spices and yogurt for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a variety of dried fruits, such as dates, prunes, apricots, and raisins, to add sweetness and texture to the tagine.
- Honey and spices, like cinnamon, cumin, and ginger, add a unique and aromatic flavor to the dish.
- To create a rich and flavorful sauce, cook the tagine over low heat for several hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the tagine with fluffy couscous, rice, or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Garnish the tagine with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or mint, for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Conclusion:
This fragrant Moroccan beef, date, honey, and prune tagine is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of beef with the sweetness of dried fruits and the aromatic spices of Morocco. It is a perfect meal for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to develop fully, resulting in a tender and succulent beef that is infused with the delicious sauce. Serve this tagine with your favorite sides and enjoy the exotic flavors of Morocco.
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