Algerian Chickpea Tagine
A hearty and flavorful North African stew made with chickpeas, aromatic spices, and tenderly cooked meat.
Ingredients
- β1 cup, drained and rinsed chickpeas
- β2 tsp algerian spice blend (or ras el hanout)
- β2 large, chopped amazingly aromatic onions
- β2 inches, grated aromatic ginger
- β1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces tagine-cut beef or lamb
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onions and ginger to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chickpeas, meat, and 2 cups of water to the pot.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 9
Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.