Cinnamon Beef Tagine

This tagine can be served over couscous or rice. It can also be served by itself with thick bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
•  salt & pepper
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 -2  dash cayenne pepper
• 2  cups  butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2  cups sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup raisins or 1⁄2 cup currants

Directions

1. Sprinkle the beef with salt & pepper then coat with flour. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a tagine over medium-low heat.
2. Add the onion & beef then saute until the beef is brown on all sides (around 5 minutes). Pour in the broth & the spices. Cover with the lid & cook for 45 minutes.
3. Uncover & stir in the squash & sweet potatoes. Add 1 cup of water if needed. Turn the heat to low, recover, & continue to cook for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in raisins.