Spiced Beef and Pomegranate Tagine with Toasted Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender beef simmered with warm spices and sweet pomegranate molasses, garnished with crunchy toasted almonds for a festive North African-inspired dish. This Middle Eastern Christmas recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, working in batches if necessary, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Lower heat to medium and add 1 large finely chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot, then add 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the tagine for texture and brightness.