Moroccan Beef Stew
A rich and aromatic North African-inspired stew combining tender beef tenderloin with sweet raisins, briny olives, and warming spices like cumin and cinnamon. This hearty dish brings together traditional Moroccan flavors in a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •1¾ pounds beef tenderloin
- •1 large onion
- •1 large carrot
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 tablespoon paprika
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- •2 cups beef broth
- •½ cup Kalamata olives
- •½ cup golden raisins
- •15 ounces garbanzo beans
- •½ cup fresh cilantro
- •1 teaspoon lemon peel
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add beef to pan and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, carrot, and garlic to pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add spices; stir 1 minute. Add broth, olives, raisins, garbanzo beans, and cilantro; bring to boil. Simmer until juices thicken, about 5 minutes. Add beef and any accumulated juices and lemon peel to pan. Stir to warm through and serve.
30 min
