Steak Tagine Mosaic
A luxurious Moroccan-inspired dish featuring tender beef steak, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables arranged in a mosaic pattern, slow-cooked to ...
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Moroccan Cuisine
🟡Intermediate★★★☆☆
May 30, 2025
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Ingredients
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2.5 pounds
beef chuck steak
cut into 2-inch cubes
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2 medium
zucchini
sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
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6 whole
garlic cloves
minced
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2 cups
beef stock
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1 whole
preserved lemon
rind only, finely chopped
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2 large
yellow onions
thinly sliced into half-moons
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3 tablespoons
olive oil
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2 whole
red bell peppers
cut into 1-inch squares
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1/2 cup
fresh cilantro
chopped
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3 medium
carrots
cut into diagonal coins
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2 tablespoons
honey
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1 teaspoon
black pepper
freshly ground
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2 teaspoons
kosher salt
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2 teaspoons
ground cumin
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2 teaspoons
ground coriander
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1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1 pinch
saffron threads
Categories:🥩protein🥬vegetable🍎fruit🌾grain🥛dairy🌶️spice🫒oil💧liquid📦other
Instructions
Step 1
Pat the beef chuck steak dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. This ensures proper browning and flavor development.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, sear the beef chuck steak until deeply browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium and add yellow onions to the same pot. Cook until softened and golden, about 8-10 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Step 4
Add garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent spices from burning.
Step 5
Return beef chuck steak to the pot. Add beef stock, saffron threads, and preserved lemon. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours or until meat is nearly tender.
Step 6
Arrange carrots, zucchini, and red bell peppers in a decorative mosaic pattern on top of the meat. Drizzle with honey. Cover and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender but still hold their shape.
Step 7
Garnish with fresh cilantro just before serving. The mosaic pattern should be visible when serving directly from the tagine.
✨Chef's Tips
- ★For the most authentic flavor, toast and grind your own spices. Heat whole spices in a dry pan until fragrant, then grind immediately before use. The volatile oils released will create a more complex flavor profile.
- ★When creating the vegetable mosaic, consider both color and shape. Start from the outside and work your way in, slightly overlapping pieces to create a professional presentation that will hold its form during cooking.
- ★If you don't have a tagine, use a Dutch oven with a piece of parchment paper under the lid to create a tighter seal and prevent moisture loss. This mimics the steam circulation of a traditional tagine.
- ★For maximum tenderness, choose beef chuck steak with good marbling and visible connective tissue. These elements will break down during slow cooking to create a rich, silky sauce.
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