Tajine with meat, green beans and tomatoes
4 servings
60 minutes
Tajine with meat, green beans, and tomatoes is a fragrant and hearty dish of European cuisine filled with the tenderness of meat and the freshness of vegetables. It combines rich spices, the smooth taste of butter, and the softness of stewed ingredients to create a harmony of flavors and textures. This dish is often prepared in deep cookware, allowing the ingredients to simmer and reveal all shades of their flavor. Historically, tajine traces back to Mediterranean and Eastern traditions where such dishes were considered symbols of hospitality. The taste of tajine is rich with a slight spicy note from red pepper, while the sweetness of tomatoes and bell peppers adds a pleasant freshness to the dish. It is best served hot, generously sprinkled with fresh parsley for added aroma and festive appearance.
1
In a heated pan, add butter and vegetable oil, red sweet pepper, and mix.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ground red pepper: 1 teaspoon
2
Add chopped meat, then onion. Fry for 5 minutes.
- Meat: 1 kg
- Onion: 3 pieces
3
Add salt, pour in some warm water, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat.
- Salt: to taste
4
25 minutes before the meat is fully cooked, add potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and bell peppers.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 1 piece
- Green beans: 500 g
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
5
After 10 minutes, add the sliced tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
6
Add bay leaf, spices to taste, and simmer until fully cooked.
- Salt: to taste
7
Add fresh parsley before serving.
- Parsley: 1 bunch