Mediterranean Herb Beef and Olive Tagine | Kevin Wagonfoot
I’ll be honest with you—when I first heard the word ‘tagine,’ I thought it was something you needed special equipment for. Turns out, your trusty slow cooker does the heavy lifting just fine, and you end up with beef so tender it practically falls apart on your own.
This Mediterranean Herb Beef and Olive Tagine has become my go-to when I want something that tastes like I spent all day in the kitchen but really just dumped everything in before work.
Why This Works for Mediterranean
The beauty of this dish is how it brings together the Mediterranean way of eating—lean beef, bright herbs, briny olives, and slow cooking that coaxes out every bit of flavor. You’re getting wholesome ingredients working together the way they’ve been doing for centuries around that part of the world, and your slow cooker just makes the whole thing accessible for folks like me who don’t have hours to stand at the stove.
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Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners
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Mediterranean Herb Beef and Olive Tagine
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Herb Beef and Olive Tagine. Tender beef, aromatic herbs, and savory olives come together in a rich sauce that transports you to a sun-kiss
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef chuck, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, olives, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon.
- Stir all ingredients until well combined. Cook on low for 6 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over couscous.
Nutrition per serving
All recipes serve 2. All nutritional info is per serving.
Tips & Variations
- Don't skip browning the beef first if you have even five minutes—it makes a real difference in the final flavor, even though the slow cooker does most of the work.
- Pit your olives beforehand or warn your dinner guests. I learned this the hard way, and nobody wants a surprise crunch.
- Serve it over couscous or crusty bread to catch every drop of that rich sauce—that's where the magic happens.
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