Moroccan Inspired Harissa and Apricot Beef
with Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice
- Sulphites
Inspired by the slowly-simmered tagine dishes popular in Morocco and Maghrebi cuisine, so-named for the earthernware pot in which they're cooked, this Moroccan Inspired Harissa and Apricot Beef is a quicker version that's ready in less than 25 minutes.
Ingredients
150 grams
Jasmine Rice
240 grams
British Beef Mince
40 grams
Dried Apricots
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
½ carton(s)
Chickpeas
1 sachet(s)
Chermoula Spice Mix
30 grams
Tomato Puree
50 grams
Harissa Paste
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
27 grams
Apricot Jam
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar
150 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
10 grams
Butter
Utensils
Instructions
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) Meanwhile, cut the dried apricots into small pieces.
b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
c) Drain and rinse the chickpeas (see ingredients for amount) in a sieve.
d) When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Add the garlic, chermoula spice mix and tomato puree to the beef. Cook until fragrant, 1 min.
b) Lower the heat to medium, then stir in the apricots, chickpeas, harissa paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder), chicken stock paste, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
c) Simmer until thickened, 3-4 mins.
a) Stir in the apricot jam and butter (see pantry for amount) until melted, 1 min.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little thick.
a) Share the rice between your bowls.
b) Top with the harissa beef.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Warm and fragrant with a little kick, though some found it less full-flavoured than traditional tagines.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with several customers noting how speedy the cooking process was.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more apricots to boost the fruit flavour, which some found subtle.
- Portions: Generous serving size, with plenty for two people.
