Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 1 1/2 boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Tagine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 -2 pinch saffron
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins or 1/4 cup currants
  • 1 -2 tablespoon sliced almonds
  • 1/2 preserved lemon, flesh removed & cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • cooked white rice

Method

  • Mix together the ingredients for the marinade then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a large tagine over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, & beef then cook until the beef has browned on all sides, around 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low then add the spices, cinnamon sticks, cilantro, parsley, & olives. Pour in the water & beef bouillon.
  • Cover & cook for 1 hour. Stir in the roasted almonds, raisins, lemon strips and the honey. (Add another 1/2 cup of water if needed.).
  • Let simmer, covered for 30 minutes, until the sauce has reduced beings to be thick. Serve over hit white rice.