Sure! Here’s a recipe for a delicious minced meat tagine:
Minced Meat Tagine
Ingredients:
- 500g minced beef or lamb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup vegetable or beef broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Prepare the Base:
- Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Minced Meat:
- Add the minced meat to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Vegetables and Spices:
- Stir in the grated carrot, zucchini, and chopped red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.
- Simmer:
- Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- Finish and Serve:
- Stir in the chopped parsley, cilantro, mint, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy your delicious minced meat tagine!