Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew with Apricots

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

A hearty beef stew simmered low and slow with warm Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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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 cubes and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes; transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1 tsp paprika; cook spices with onion mixture for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with the beef; add 3 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 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 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir the stew and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.