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Traditional Moroccan Tangia Marrakchia

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Tangia Marrakchia is a traditional Moroccan slow-cooked dish featuring tender lamb or beef simmered with preserved lemon, garlic, olive oil, and warm spices until deeply flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth soft.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: Moroccan
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into large chunks
  • 1 large preserved lemon, quartered and seeds removed
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the lamb or beef with cumin, ginger, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Add garlic, onion, preserved lemon, parsley, and cilantro to the meat mixture.
  4. Transfer everything into a clay tangia pot, Dutch oven, or deep casserole dish.
  5. Pour in olive oil and water, then add butter on top.
  6. Cover tightly with a lid or heavy foil.
  7. Cook for 4–5 hours until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is rich.
  8. Check occasionally and add a splash of water if needed.
  9. Adjust seasoning before serving.
  10. Serve hot with Moroccan bread, couscous, or rice.

Notes

  • Beef chuck can be substituted for lamb shoulder.
  • Add green olives or chickpeas for extra flavor and texture.
  • Slow cooker method works well on low for 8 hours.
  • Flavors deepen after resting overnight.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

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