Beef Tagine With Butternut Squash Recipes

BEEF-SHORT RIBS TAGINE WITH HONEY-GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to large bowl. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Add 8 short ribs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer ribs to bowl with onions. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pot. Add remaining 8 ribs and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer ribs to same bowl
• Whisk flour into drippings in pot. Whisk in 2 cups broth. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Mix in remaining 2 cups broth, wine, prune juice, tomato paste and spices. Return ribs to pot, arranging close together on their sides in single layer if possible. Add dates and pears; add onions and any juices.
• Bring liquid to boil; cover pot. Place pot in oven and bake until ribs are tender, about;1 hour 45 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer ribs to large bowl. Strain cooking liquid into medium bowl, pressing on contents of strainer. Freeze liquid until fat rises to top, about 30 minutes. Spoon off fat. Return liquid to pot. Add honey; boil until sauce is thick enough to coat spoon and is reduced to 3 cups, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return ribs to pot, spooning sauce over to coat. (Short ribs can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; then cover and keep chilled.)
• Rewarm ribs over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Mound ribs on platter. Top with squash; garnish with parsley.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA TAGINE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan, then slowly cook the onions for around 10 mins until starting to caramelise. Stir in the garlic, ginger and spices and cook for a further 2 mins. Add the vegetables and canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Put the lid on and simmer for around 15 mins or until all the veg are tender. Stir in the chickpeas, heat through and serve with couscous or rice.

BEEF TAGINE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add beef; toss well to coat.
• 2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and shallots; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Add squash; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with cilantro.

BEEF AND BUTTERNUT TAGINE (CROCKPOT, PALEO)

Steps:

• Place cubed meat in a large bowl.
• Combine spices in a small bowl.
• Pour spices and oil over beef and stir to thoroughly coat meat with spices.
• Combine onion, garlic, and beef in crock pot.
• Pour tomatoes over mixture.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender.
• Stir in squash and increase heat to high. Cook for about 90 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Taste mixture and add more salt and crushed red pepper, as needed.
• Stir in cilatro and serve in shallow plates or bowls.