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Moroccan Tangia

Keesha
Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef, slow-cooked with garlic, spices, and olive oil. So simple, so delicious, and perfectly served on a large platter with fresh herbs and warm bread.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 6
Calories 545 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 lbs Beef cubes
  • 2 onion
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Saffron
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups Water
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the meat cubes, onion, garlic, and spices.
  • Transfer the mixture to a tangia or a cast iron pot.
  • Melt the ghee in a small saucepan and let it cool, then pour it over the meat mixture.
  • Add olive oil and water to the tangia or saucepan.
  • Shake the container vigorously to mix all the ingredients well.
  • If using a tangia, cover the opening with a layer of parchment paper and then with another layer of aluminum foil.
  • Pierce both layers covering the opening of the tangia with a fork. If you're using a cast iron pot, simply cover it with the lid.
  • Preheat the oven to 250°F/120°C and bake the tangia for 5-6 hours.
  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portionCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 54438mgPotassium: 984mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 6mg
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