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Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

A delicious Moroccan dish made with beef, butternut squash, and spices. Very aromatic and so tasty with some couscous on the side.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Diet: Halal
Servings: 6
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 2 pounds beef cubes
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic about 3 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 ½ cup beef stock
  • ½ pound butternut squash peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 1 can (16oz) garbanzo beans drained and washed.

Optional:

  • Chopped fresh cilantro or red pepper flakes for garnishing.

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil, then add the beef stew stirring to brown until liquids evaporates, pour in your slow cooker.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, onion rings, ginger and garlic saute for 3 minutes or until fragrant, pour over the meat in the slow cooker.
  • In the same pan add the stock and all the spices, bring to a boil then pour over the meat in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and let it cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in the squash and garbanzo beans before cooking time ends by 30 minutes, check the seasoning.
  • Serve hot with couscous or rice.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4029IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg