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Cozy Moroccan Beef Stew Bursting with Flavor and Warmth

A comforting Moroccan beef stew filled with tender beef, fragrant spices, and sweet apricots, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for a unique twist
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin A staple in Moroccan cuisine
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Fresh or ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for heat preference
For the Aromatics
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Liquid
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 can Plum Tomatoes Diced
For Sweetness and Garnish
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Celery Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by cubing your chuck roast into 1-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each piece of beef in the flour mixture.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Return the beef to the pot. Sprinkle in the paprika, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced celery, onion, carrots, minced garlic, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  4. Allow to simmer gently for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. After the beef is tender, add chopped dried apricots and diced plum tomatoes. Stir and cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh celery leaves. Serve with harissa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Moroccan Beef Stew is great for making ahead, allowing flavors to deepen. It freezes well for quick meals later.

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