Beef Tagine with Honey, Prunes and Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, if desired, crushed between your fingers to a powder
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• Juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon orange flower water, if desired
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Hot cooked couscous or brown rice, if desired