Slow-Cooked Moroccan Kid Tagine with Apricots

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A flavorful slow-cooked kid goat stew simmered with warm spices, sweet apricots, and tender vegetables. This african-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs olive oil, large, diced onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes kid goat stew meat
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed kid goat stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer meat to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 1 tsp paprika, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
3. Step 3: Transfer onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with meat. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 2 sliced carrots, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender and the flavors meld. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with couscous or flatbread.