Beef Tajine With Prunes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Beef Tajine With Prunes

Recipe By : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Stew

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 pounds beef -- cubed 1" alcatra
3 onions -- chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 small garlic clove -- minced
1 teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 pound pitted prunes
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter.
salt and pepper

Heat oil. Add butter. When butter starts to foam add beef to pan.Cook until
all liquid has evaporated. Stir in onions,garlic,ginger,saffron,cumin,salt
and pepper.Cook until almost dry. Add 1/2 cup water, cover pan, turn down
heat and simmer for 2 hours adding more water as needed. When beef is
tender add prunes and cook 10 mins more. Check seasonings. Serve hot
sprinkled with sesame seeds. I serve it with couscous mixed with chickpeas.



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