Cinnamon Beef Tagine

o this recipe is a little different, I'm not going to lie. But I cook for a man who likes variety, so I try to find things that are new, but that I will like as well. It is a stew, but it is sweet. It is a Moroccan Stew. If you are a salty fan like me, you may not totally be a fan of it. But it is a nice one to have for variety.

I would say that It would probably be better all put in the crock-pot on Low all day, because the meat doesn't get very tender the way that it is cooked according to the recipe. If you are feeling adventurous, try this one out for size :)

Ingredients:

2lbs Stew Beef

2TBS Flour

2TBS Veg. Oil (seperated)

1 - 14.5oz can Beef Broth

1 med. onion, cut in wedges

1TBS ground cinnamon

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 bay leaf

4c cubed butternut squash (this time of year costco has it already pre-cubed; recommended)

3c cubed sweet potatoes

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2c raisins

Directions:

Coat beef cubes with flour. Heat 1TBS oil in pan, med-high heat. Add 1/2 the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove. Repeat with other half. Set aside all meat. Stir broth, onion, ginger, salt, cayenne and bay leaf into pan. Bring to boil, stirring to release brown bits on bottom. Return meet to pan. Add veggies; mix welll. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer and cover 30 min. or until veggies are tender. Stir in Raisins. Serve w/couscous, if desired.