Sweet Beef Tagine

I found this recipe online & thought it sounded good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Marinade

• 1 1⁄2  boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon vinegar
• 1  teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1  garlic clove, crushed

• Tagine

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  large onion, thinly sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 -2  pinch saffron
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup green olives, pitted
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisins or 1⁄4 cup currants
• 1 -2  tablespoon  sliced almonds
• 1⁄2 preserved lemon, flesh removed & cut into thin strips
• 3  tablespoons honey
•  salt & pepper, to taste
•  cooked white rice

Directions

1. Mix together the ingredients for the marinade then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Heat the oil in a large tagine over medium-low heat. Add the onions, garlic, & beef then cook until the beef has browned on all sides, around 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat to low then add the spices, cinnamon sticks, cilantro, parsley, & olives. Pour in the water & beef bouillon.
4. Cover & cook for 1 hour. Stir in the roasted almonds, raisins, lemon strips and the honey. (Add another 1/2 cup of water if needed.).
5. Let simmer, covered for 30 minutes, until the sauce has reduced beings to be thick. Serve over hit white rice.