Beef and Date Tagine with Honey and Spices

Step into the world of Moroccan cuisine with this delicious Beef and Date Tagine. 🍖🍯✨ This dish is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender beef slow-cooked with succulent dates and a fragrant blend of spices. Traditionally prepared in a tagine, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Serve it over couscous or with warm bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and impress your family and friends with this exotic culinary experience!

Beef and Date Tagine with Honey and Spices 🍖🍯✨

Recipe by Mr Sam AI ChefCourse: MainCuisine: MoroccanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking/ Cooling Time

2

hours 

calories per serving

350

kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 🍖

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped 🧅

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped

• 1/4 cup honey 🍯

• 1/4 cup almonds, toasted (for garnish)

• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿

Directions

• Sear the Beef: In a large pot or tagine, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
• Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
• Add Spices: Stir in the cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot, then add the beef broth, chopped dates, and honey. Stir well to combine.
• Simmer: Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the tagine simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
• Serve: Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve over couscous or with warm bread.

Notes

• For deeper flavor, marinate the beef in spices and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your taste preference.
• This dish can be made a day ahead; the flavors improve as it sits.

This Beef and Date Tagine 🍖🍯✨ is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that brings the essence of Moroccan cuisine to your home. With tender beef, sweet dates, and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!