Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender beef slow-cooked with warm Moroccan spices, sweet apricots, and crunchy almonds for a comforting and richly flavored stew. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe (gluten free), ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 1/2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup, chopped toasted almonds
• 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. Brown 2 lbs beef chuck cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes each side until deeply seared. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Pour in 2 cups beef broth and add 1 cup chopped dried apricots.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds just before serving. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.