Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Stew with Chickpeas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A rich slow cooker beef stew infused with Moroccan spices, tender beef chunks, and creamy chickpeas for a warming, filling dish. This african-inspired slow cooker (gluten free) ready in about 440 minutes pairs beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, large, chopped yellow onion 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer onion and garlic to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: To the slow cooker, add 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice, 2 cups beef broth, 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender and stew is thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.