Beef Tagine with Pomegranate Seeds and Flaked Almonds

Serves 4

Prep time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 2 hr 15 – 3 hr 15 mins

Ingredients:

Vegetable or sunflower oil

600g stewing beef, cut into chunks

1 large onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 jar Amboora Hearty Tagine Sauce

300ml beef stock

50g pomegranate seeds

50g flaked almonds

Fresh mint

Rice / couscous to serve

Method:

1. Heat a glug of oil in a tagine or large casserole. Tip in the beef chunks and brown all over, you may need to do this in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside
2. Add a splash of water to deglaze and add the onion. Fry gently until softened then add the garlic.
3. Transfer the beef back into the pan along with the hearty tagine sauce and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low heat, cover and cook for 2-3 hours, until the beef is mouth meltingly tender.
4. Serve with couscous or rice topped with a handful of pomegranate seeds, flaked almonds and chopped fresh mint.