Moroccan-Inspired Beef Stew

Make this Moroccan-Inspired Beef Stew when you’re short on time, but want to serve something full of flavor!

Moroccan-Inspired Beef Stew

Moroccan-Inspired Beef Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ Pounds Beef Chuck, Cut Into Chunks
  • 2 Small Sweet Potatoes (About 1 Pound) Cut Into ½-inch think half-moons
  • 1 28-Ounce Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 1 Large Red Onion, Cut Into Wedges
  • 3/4 Cup Dried Apricots
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 10-Ounce Box Couscous
  • 1 15-Ounce Can Chickpeas, Rinsed
  • 3 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1/2 Cup Roasted Almonds, Chopped

Directions:

  1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, tomatoes (and their juices), onion, apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  2. Cook in a slow cooker, covered, until the meat is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  3. Ten minutes before serving, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.
  4. Add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with almonds.