Moroccan beef and prune tagine

Ingredients

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• 2 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups prunes
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Let’s make it

1. Brown the beef in oil, then add onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and water.
2. Cover and simmer gently 75–90 minutes until beef is tender and reaches at least 63 C/145 F plus 3 minutes rest.
3. Stir in prunes and simmer 15 minutes until the sauce is glossy.
4. Adjust seasoning and add a little water if needed.
5. Serve topped with sesame seeds.