A simple tagine

1 Set the oven to 160 degrees.

2 Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof pan until it is gently smoking.

3 Add the beef, season and brown for a couple of minutes.

4 Add the onion, carrot and garlic. Continue to sear for another minute or two.

5 Turn down the heat and add the tomato purée and the spices, followed a minute later by the stock, chickpeas, honey and apricots.

6 Bring to a simmer, cover and put in the oven for 90 minutes, until the beef is tender.

7 Check the seasoning and serve with couscous, hummus and warmed flatbread.