Tajine of Beef with Green Peas and Artichokes Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 128

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing a neutral flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and lower in calories, while pork is often cheaper than beef.

Mix all spices (salt, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, saffron) with 1 tsp of water.

Rub the beef with the spice mixture and cover to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add grated onion and crushed garlic to the pan; cook for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add the marinated beef to the onion and garlic; cover the pan and let the beef cook for 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

Add chopped cilantro to the beef.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef; cover the pan and increase heat to medium-high.

Cook the beef for 40 minutes, checking the water level occasionally and adding more if necessary.

While the beef is cooking, boil water with 2 slices of lemon in a separate pot.

Once boiling, add artichokes and cook for 15 minutes, ensuring they are fully submerged in water.

Remove artichokes from boiling water and cool them down in cold water.

After 40 minutes of cooking the beef, add the frozen peas to the pan; add a little water if necessary and cover.

Reduce heat and let the peas and beef cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Clean the cooked artichokes, then add them to the pan with the peas and beef to prevent oxidation.

Taste the sauce and adjust spices as needed; add preserved lemon if desired, washing it first to remove excess salt and cutting it into quarters.

Cover the pan and let the tajine cook for another 15 minutes or until done.

To serve, place the meat on a plate and cover it with the sauce and vegetables; serve with Moroccan bread or French baguette.

Cooking Techniques

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