Youssef's Turkey Tagine

Ingredients

• Spice Mix:
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Tagine:
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 large potato, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ pound turkey breast, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Step 1

Stir the paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to create your spice blend. Next, spread half of the sliced onions evenly across the bottom of a 10-inch skillet. Layer the potato slices on top, overlapping them if needed to cover the surface. Then add the carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes in layers, finishing with a sprinkle of garlic over the tomatoes. Arrange the turkey pieces on top, spacing them out evenly. Sprinkle the spice mix all over the turkey, add the remaining onion slices, and drizzle some vegetable oil over everything.

Step 2

Cover the skillet and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 40 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and the onions on top are soft and translucent. Once it’s done, remove the lid and let the dish rest for 10 minutes. Just before serving, drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top for a nice finishing touch.