Description
This hearty Moroccan Spiced Beef Stew is filled with tender beef, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables, perfect for comforting cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 can (14 oz / ~397 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (about 960 mL) beef broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent (about 4–5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the beef, browning it on all sides (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
- Stir in the carrots and bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes to begin softening.
- Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, and all the spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger). Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spices if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian/vegan version, replace beef with 2 cups cooked chickpeas and 1 lb diced butternut squash; use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg