Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Tagine with Apricots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A fragrant slow-cooked beef stew infused with Moroccan spices and sweet dried apricots, perfect for tender, comforting meals. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion 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, cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 14 oz (400 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup for garnish toasted slivered almonds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer browned 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 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger, cooking for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz canned diced tomatoes and 1.5 cups beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
7. Step 7: Before serving, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds.