Beef Tagine (Using Prune Juice) And Couscous

Beef Tagine (Using Prune Juice) And Couscous


1. Mix together ginger, cinnamon, allspice and cloves and rub into beef.

2. Cook onion and garlic in oil in a heavy-based casserole or saucepan until soft, add beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned.

3. Add lemon rind and juice, honey, prune juice, harissa and salt and bring to boil, Simmer gently until meat is tender (1 1/2-2 hours).

4. Check tenderness at 2 hours.

5. Prepare couscous when meat is nigh on cooked.

6. Boil 2 1/2 cups water, pour into a large bowl with couscous and let it stand for about 10 minutes until all water is absorbed.

7. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry onion until soft.

8. Add remaining ingredients, stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

9. Add onion to couscous and mix well.

10. Cover with foil to keep warm until meat is cooked.

11. Create a ring of couscous on each plate and spoon beef into the middle.

12. Garnish with the fresh cilantro leaves (coriander).

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