Creamy Beef Tagine with Prunes Recipe

Name: Creamy Beef Tagine with Prunes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 kg gravy beef, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces; 1 large onion, thickly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 1/2-2 cups beef stock; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup pitted prunes; 300 g can chickpeas, drained; 125 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; couscous or rice, to serve; mint sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 kg gravy beef, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces
1 large onion, thickly sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2-2 cups beef stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pitted prunes
300 g can chickpeas, drained
125 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
couscous or rice, to serve
mint sprigs, for garnish

1
HEAT half the oil in a large saucepan and brown the beef in batches.
2
Remove and set aside.
3
HEAT the remaining oil and saute the onion for 5 minutes or until softened.
4
Stir in garlic and spices and cook a further minute.
5
Return the beef to the pan and add the stock and seasonings.
6
Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
7
ADD the prunes and chickpeas then continue cooking for a further 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
8
Stir through the PHILLY and mint, simmer until heated through.
9
Spoon onto serving plates with couscous and garnish with mint.
10
Serve immediately.
11
HANDY TIP: Pearl couscous makes an interesting alternative to regular couscous.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 kg gravy beef, trimmed and cut into 2cm pieces, 1 large onion, thickly sliced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Beef Tagine with Prunes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Beef Tagine with Prunes

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