Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender beef chunks simmered slowly with warm Moroccan spices, tomatoes, and chickpeas for a comforting stew rich in flavor. This Moroccan-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 medium, sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp paprika, tossing to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker with beef. Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, and 2 sliced medium carrots.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir the stew and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh herbal note.