Moroccan Beef Cauliflower Food

MOROCCAN BEEF & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Pull off the green leaves surrounding the cauliflower. Then cut the bottom off & break the cauliflower into large pieces. Rinse & then place in a bowl to be used later.
• Heat the olive oil in either a sauce pan or pressure cooker. Cook the beef in the oil until all the sides are brown.
• Add enough water in the pot to cover the beef. At this point put everything into the pot except the cauliflower and cover with a lid. If using a sauce pan simmer the beef for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you are using a pressure cooker, let the beef cook for 15 minutes (after the cooker begins to hiss).
• Dip the cauliflower into the sauce to cover all the sides. Once that is done leave it in the pot & recover with a lid. Simmer for another 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is done. If using a pressure cooker, cover & cook for additional 5-7 minutes (after the cooker begins to hiss).

MOROCCAN BEEF STEW WITH DATES

Steps:

• Trim off excess fat from the meat. Using a sharp chef's knife and sturdy cutting board cut the beef into large bite-size cubes and set aside.
• Season with salt, pepper, and toss in the flour - coat well.Tip - The flour gives these that toasted brown look and will help thicken the sauce later.
• In a pan or Dutch oven pot over medium heat sear the beef on all sides. Tip - Cook 2 minutes on one side before you turn over. Then cook 2 minutes on the other side as well.
• Once the beef is browned - add in the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger - saute a minute.
• Then, add the tomato paste, spices (paprika, cinnamon and cumin) - broth, and bay leaves.
• Season again with salt and pepper and sprinkle the chopped dates all over making sure they do not clump in one place. Combine well.

MOROCCAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt and pepper on a plate and dredge beef pieces.
• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven and brown beef evenly in batches. Pour off excess drippings.
• Combine the paprika, coriander, turmeric, cumin, ginger and cayenne and sprinkle over beef. Add the celery, onion, carrot, garlic and beef broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 1 1/4 hours to 1 1/2 hours. Alternately, combine the ingredients in an electric pressure cooker and cook on high for 22 minutes.
• Add the apricots and tomatoes and cook an additional 15 minutes on the stovetop or 1 more minute on high in the pressure cooker.
• Garnish with celery sprigs and serve with harissa.
• Place peppers in a small saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let stand 20 minutes.
• Remove stems and seeds and transfer to a food processor or blender.
• Combine cumin and coriander in a dry, nonstick skillet and toast briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add to the peppers along with garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Blend to a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt. Serve with stew.

BOMBAY BEEF & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients and pepper to taste in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk and set aside.
• Heat a large oiled non-stick skillet over high heat.
• Add meat and saute 3 minutes or until browned.
• Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add cauliflower and broth; cover, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Return meat to skillet; stir in yogurt mixture.
• Add snow peas and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes, stirring gently.
• Toss with pasta before serving.
• Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.
• Good served cold as a luncheon salad.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER WITH SPICES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pan. Add the ground and fresh coriander, onions and cauliflower florets, stir well and add the water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Take 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of the cauliflower "stock" from the pan and stir into the flour to make a smooth paste, then add back to the cauliflower in the pan. Simmer for a few minutes, then season with ginger, cumin and lemon juice.
• Leave for 1 to 2 minutes for the flavours to develop, then serve warm or at room temperature. (Or see description for variation to make salad.).

MOROCCAN BEEF TAGINE

Steps:

• Cook the ground beef, onions and carrots in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, until the beef is cooked, before draining off and excess grease.
• Add the garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne, and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
• Add the broth, dates, apricots, raisins, olives, preserved lemon, honey, harissa and saffron, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
• Server garnished with almonds, cilantro and parsley.