Algerian Green Bean and Lamb Tagine Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or soup pot.
2. Add the lamb, onion and garlic and sauté until lamb is browned.
3. Add the salt, pepper, 1 tsp cumin, cayenne and saffron or turmeric and sauté a minute more.
4. The original recipe calls for the sliced tomatoes to be added with the second onion/parsley/cumin; if you would rather do it this way, do not add them in the following step.
5. Add water and tomatoes (if using here) and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
7. Add the green beans and simmer for about 10 minutes more, until almost tender.
8. Add the sliced onion, tomatoes (if using here), parsley and remaining 1 tsp cumin.
9. Simmer for about 10 minutes more.
10. Serve hot over couscous.