VEGGIE & MEAT TAJINE

INGREDIENTS:

• 450g lamb or beef, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½  teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cup black olives (pitted)
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ½  cups chicken or beef broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley for garnish

METHOD

1. Brown the meat: heat olive oil in a tajine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat chunks and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics: in the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
3. Add spices: stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their flavours.
4. Combine ingredients: return the browned meat to the pot. Add the potatoes, green beans, black olives, and chopped tomatoes. Pour in the broth and season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer: bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Finish and serve: adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with couscous or bread.