cooking in a tangine

[jimt2099]

how would you cook a 3 pound rump roast beef in a cast iron base tangine?

[jack daniels]

lamb tajine - cook same for beef

Serves 4-6

1 boned lamb shoulder, cut into 3cm chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3 onions, peeled and chopped
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
2 tsp cumin seeds
1 lemon cut into wedges
1 tbsp honey
300ml vegetable or chicken stock
50g whole blanched almonds, toasted

Method

In a cast-iron casserole, pan fry the lamb in the oil until golden. Over moderate heat, add the garlic, onion and spices to the pan and continue to cook and stir for 10-15 minutes. Then add the lemon, honey and stock.

Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven at 140C for 1 hour. Then stir in the toasted almonds. Serve in traditional tajine dishes if you have them.