Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Tender beef chunks and sweet potatoes slow-cooked in a rich Moroccan spice blend and tomato broth for a comforting one-pot meal. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large (about 1 1/2 cups) yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 14 oz (1 can) canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 medium (about 3 cups) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook spices with onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Transfer the onion-spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and sweet potatoes are soft.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.