Beef Tajine with Prunes

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 150 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 130 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1239 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

3 pounds beef cubed 1 inch, alcatra
3 each onions chopped
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1 small garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 pound prunes pitted
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 x salt and black pepper

Directions

Heat oil.

Add butter. When butter starts to foam add beef to pan.

Cook until all liquid has evaporated.

Stir in onions,garlic,ginger,saffron,cumin,salt and pepper.

Cook until almost dry. Add 1/2 cup water, cover pan, turn down heat and simmer for 2 hours adding more water as needed.

When beef is tender add prunes and cook 10 mins more.

Check seasonings.

Serve hot sprinkled with sesame seeds.

I serve it with couscous mixed with chickpeas.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 499g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1239 55% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.0g116%
 Saturated Fat 28.0g139%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 300mg100%
Sodium 241mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g15%
 Dietary Fiber 6.0g25%
 Sugars 25.0g
Protein 94.0g188%
Vitamin A 11%  Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 15%  Iron 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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