Go Back
+ servings
Moroccan Spiced Beef Stew

Heartwarming Moroccan Spiced Beef Stew for Cozy Nights

This Moroccan Spiced Beef Stew is a delightful one-pot dish, rich in spices and perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cubed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 can diced tomatoes canned
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds of beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, lower heat to medium and add 1 chopped onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon each of ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon, along with 1 teaspoon each of ground turmeric and paprika. Stir for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot and add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 4 cups of beef broth. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  6. After 1 hour, add 1 can of rinsed chickpeas, 2 sliced carrots, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 sliced zucchini. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Cover the pot again and simmer for an additional 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Serve the stew into bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley. Enjoy with rice or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!