Best Slow Cooker Moroccan Brisket With Red Onions And Apricot Couscous Recipes

Slow Cooker Moroccan Brisket image

Provided by januarybride

Categories Moroccan

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large red onion, sliced into thin wedges
2 parsnips, chopped
2 lbs boneless beef brisket
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup whole dried apricot
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Arrange onion wedges and parsnips in bottom of slow cooker.
Season beef all over with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine coriander, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Rub spice mixture all over beef.
Arrange beef over onions and parsnips in slow cooker.
Arrange apricots around beef.
In a small bowl, whisk together wine, broth and honey. Pour mixture over beef and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Serve atop Couscous and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 132.4, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 18.7, Protein 33.8

Apricot Couscous image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, small dice
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 scallions green parts only
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.