MOROCCAN TAJINE - FOR THE CROCK POT!

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In Morocco, tajines, or stews, are made in shallow earthenware cooking pots called tajines. In this version, you use a Crock-Pot to produce a mellow yet intensely flavoured meat-and-vegetable mixture with a tender texture and enticing aroma. So, let it simmer away while you're at work or play. See below for fun additions. From Chatelaine Magazine. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs stew beef chunks or 8 skinless bone-in chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups carrots, cut into small chunks
3 cups squash or 3 cups potatoes, peeled cut into large chunks
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup green olives, pitted (optional)
19 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed (optional)

Steps:

  • Thaw lamb if using.Trim excess fat from lamb or beef, then cut into large bite-size pieces. If using chicken thighs, leave whole. Mince garlic and thinly slice onions. In a crock pot or other slow cooker, stir garlic with onions, cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, salt, chili flakes, carrots, squash, broth and olives, if using. Add meat.
  • Cover and cook on high heat for 5 hours or on low for 9 to 10 hours. Stir in chickpeas, if using, during last 15 minutes of cooking. Serve over couscous or with crusty bread. Covered and refrigerated, tajine will keep for at least 2 days and can be frozen in an airtight container or resealable freezer bags.
  • ~ Lively additions ~.
  • Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas during last 15 minutes of cooking. Stir in sliced green onions, chopped coriander, parsley, basil or chives. Add a little freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice for zip. For a snazzy touch, pour 1/4 cup (50 mL) heated dry sherry over 1/2 cup (125 mL) golden raisins. Let stand for at least 15 minutes or overnight. Stir into finished tajine.

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