Marrakech Tangia Slow Braised Beef
Beef shin cooked very slowly with cumin, saffron and preserved lemon until it melts into shreds.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.61 a head
- Oven150°C (130°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan). Put the beef, oil, garlic, spices, saffron, preserved lemon and salt in a casserole and mix with your hands.
- 2
Pour in the water and cover with foil, then the lid, so no steam escapes.
- 3
Cook for 3 hours. Do not open it.
180 min - 4
Take off the lid. The beef should fall apart at a touch and the sauce be rich and thick. If it is thin, cook uncovered for 15 minutes more.
15 min - 5
Stir through the coriander and serve with bread and a tomato salad.
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