Best Spicy Beef Stew With Moroccan Spice Rub Recipes

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN BEEF STEW WITH COUSCOUS

Slow-Cooker Moroccan Beef Stew with Couscous image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 carrots, thinly sliced on an angle
1/2 large celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1 1/4 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons harissa paste, plus more for serving
Fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

Stir the carrots, celery root and 1/2 cup prunes in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Toss the beef with the ras el hanout, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange on top of the vegetables. Whisk the chicken broth and tomato paste in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup and pour over the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, cook the couscous as the label directs.
Skim the fat off the top of the stew with a ladle and discard. Stir in the harissa and season with salt and pepper. Divide the couscous and stew among bowls. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup prunes and cilantro; serve with more harissa.

MOROCCAN BEEF AND LENTIL STEW

Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew image

A flavorful beef and lentil stew inspired by the tastes of Morocco. Great served over rice.

Provided by Kim

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrot, (7-1/2")s carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon molasses
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
1 cup dried red lentils
½ cup dried apricots, chopped
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef. Sprinkle salt, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, coriander, and allspice over beef and vegetables. Stir to mix. Continue to cook mixture until beef is browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste until well combined and cook for 1 minute. Add in beef broth, molasses, and bay leaves. Bring stew to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 50 minutes.
Mix in lentils and dried apricots. Bring stew back to a simmer. Cover and continue to cook on low, stirring occasionally, until lentils soften, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and mix in fresh lemon juice to taste just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 570.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

SPICY MOROCCAN STEW

Spicy Moroccan Stew image

Here is a skillet recipe from Good Housekeeping that looks so easy and tasty and so colorful. Not sure about the zucchini though, may omit that part. I can't wait to try it over couscous!

Provided by RandomChef

Categories Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

8 ounces peeled baby carrots (half 16-ounce bag)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 medium bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds, skin and fat removed)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 medium zucchini, each cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices (8 ounces each)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes in puree
1 (15 -19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package couscous (Moroccan pasta)
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat. Add carrots; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until carrots are just tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain carrots; set aside.
Meanwhile, in large ziptight plastic bag, combine flour, cumin, coriander, ground red pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicke and cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, zucchini, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and 1/4 cup water, and cook 5 minutes longer.
To vegetables in skillet, add tomatoes with puree, garbanzo beans, and chicken; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with knife, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
To serve, spoon couscous onto large platter; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.