Beef tagine with apple amd raisins

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

TRIM the beef and cut into 2.5 cm (1 in) cubes. In a heavy-based saucepan placed over high heat. Add half the oil and half the butter and brown the beef in batches. Remove to a dish when browned.

Step 2

Add the remaining oil as needed, and set aside the remaining butter

Step 3

REDUCE the heat to medium, add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the saffron, ginger and cinnamon and cook for minute or so.

Step 5

Add one quarter cup of water, 1 teaspoons salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Stir well and return the beef to the pan. along with the bunch of coriander sprigs.

Step 6

Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 - 5 hours.

Step 7

Add the raisins and 1 tablespoon of the honey, then cover and simmer for a further 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender

Step 8

Heat the remaining butter in a frying pan and add the apples.

Step 9

Cook for 10 minutes, turning the apples frequently. with the remaining honey, dust with cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened

Step 10

TRANSFER meat to a Serving dish, pour the sauce over arrange the apples on too

Step 11

Serve hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.