Beef and Prunes a La Tajine/Tagine

• 2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 12 ounces vegetables
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
• 12 lb pitted prune

1. Heat oil in tagine.
2. Add butter.
3. When melted, add meat.
4. Add garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, saffron, and Ras El Hanout spice (or any other spices you may choose).
5. Top with chopped onions and remaining vegetables.
6. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
7. Check after 1 hour and add 1/2 cup water if needed.
8. Use hot water to keep from cracking tajine.
9. When meat and vegetables are tender, add prunes.
10. Cook for another 10 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
12. Serve plain, with couscous, or rice.

beef, onions, vegetables, saffron, hanout spice mix, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, olive oil, butter, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-prunes-a-la-tajine-tagine-227795 (may not work)