Sweet Beef Tagine

• 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

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.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-beef-tagine-486008 (may not work)