Alexandrian Sausage and Vegetable Tagine – Spicy Egyptian One-Pot Meal

This bold and flavorful Alexandrian Sausage and Vegetable Tagine is a classic Egyptian street-food style dish from Alexandria. Spicy sausage is cooked with a colorful mix of vegetables and aromatic whole spices, then finished in the oven for a beautiful golden finish. It’s a hearty, satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect served with fresh bread or rice.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• ½ kg sausage, cut into small pieces
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 4 garlic cloves

Spices:

• Salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder (to taste)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cardamom pods
• 4 cloves
• 1 bay leaf

Other:

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Fresh coriander and dill, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cut the sausage into small pieces. Dice all vegetables (tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers) and keep garlic cloves whole or minced.
2. In a large bowl, combine sausage, vegetables, garlic, all spices (powdered and whole), and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix everything very well.
3. Grease a tagine or oven-safe dish generously with ghee or oil.
4. Add the sausage and vegetable mixture to the dish. Quickly sauté the diced potatoes in a pan for a few minutes, then arrange them on top.
5. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 25–35 minutes until the potatoes are tender and everything is well cooked and aromatic.
6. Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve hot with bread. Enjoy!

💡 Pro Tips for Success

• Use good quality sausage for the best flavor.
• The whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf) give the authentic Alexandrian taste.
• Sautéing the potatoes first helps them cook evenly and faster.
• Adjust the level of spiciness with hot peppers according to your preference.

🔄 Variations

• Add eggplant or zucchini for more vegetables.
• Make it milder by reducing hot peppers.
• Use chicken or beef sausage instead of regular sausage.

This spicy and hearty Alexandrian Sausage and Vegetable Tagine brings the authentic taste of Alexandria to your table. Packed with vegetables and bold spices, it’s a comforting one-pot meal ready in under an hour!

بالهنا والشفا! Enjoy! 😋