Moroccan Tajine

Moroccan Tajine Recipe for 4 People

Ingredients:

• 800g (1.75 lbs) lamb, beef, or chicken, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• Handful of green olives
• Handful of raisins (optional)
• Handful of chopped fresh cilantro
• Handful of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 preserved lemon, quartered (optional)
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, toss the meat with the ground ginger, ground cumin, ground paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
   • In a separate bowl, soak the raisins in warm water for 15 minutes (if using).
2. Saute Onions and Garlic:
   • Heat olive oil in a tajine pot or large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
3. Brown the Meat:
   • Add the marinated meat to the pot. Brown the meat on all sides.
4. Add Vegetables and Spices:
   • Stir in diced tomatoes, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, sliced zucchini, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced green bell pepper.
   • Add green olives and soaked raisins (if using).
   • Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and parsley.
   • Place the preserved lemon quarters on top (if using).
   • Pour in chicken or vegetable broth.
5. Simmer:
   • Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
6. Serve:
   • Garnish with additional chopped fresh cilantro and parsley.
   • Serve the Moroccan tajine hot with couscous or bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Enjoy the rich flavors and aromas of Moroccan Tajine with this recipe for 4 people!