Beef Tagine with Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• stewing beef
• olive oil
• turmeric
• sweet paprika
• cayenne pepper
• ginger
• cumin
• onions
• cilantro
• fresh brussels sprouts
• lemon, juice of
• salt and pepper

Preparation

1. 1season beef cubes with salt and pepper
2. 2heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat
3. 3add the turmeric and fry for 30 seconds
4. 4add the beef and brown well on all sides
5. 5cover the pot tightly and cook the meat 15 minutes over low heat in its own juices
6. 6stir in the paprika , cayenne , ginger , cumin , onion , and half the cilantro
7. 7add about 1 / 2 water , re-cover the pot , and simmer the meat gently over low heat for 1
8. 85 to 2 hours
9. 9check periodically to see if water needs to be replenished
10. 10while the mixture simmers , bring 6 cups of water to a boil and add 1 t of salt
11. 11blanch the sprouts for 30 seconds , drain , run under cold water and drain well
12. 12heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat till almost smoking
13. 13stir-fry the brussels sprouts for 2-3 minutes over high heat
14. 14stir in half of the lemon juice and add salt to taste
15. 15fold the sprouts , the remaining cilantro , and the remaining lemon juice carefully into the stew
16. 16tasts again for seasoning and serve immediately