Beef Tagine with Almonds

Ingredients

• •2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 onions, sliced
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 teaspoons ground ginger
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1 cup beef broth (gluten-free)
• •1/2 cup dried apricots
• •3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted
• •to taste salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
2. 2In the same pot, sauté onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Return beef to pot and pour in beef broth. Add apricots, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 60-70 minutes until beef is tender.
4. 4Stir in toasted almonds and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. 5Serve hot over couscous or with crusty bread.

💡 Slow cooker: brown the meat first, then cook LOW 7–8 hours, or HIGH 3–4 hours, adding any greens, dairy or fresh herbs in the last 15 minutes.

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