Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef with Apricot and Almond Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Tender slow-cooked beef infused with warm Moroccan spices served alongside a fragrant pilaf studded with sweet apricots and toasted almonds. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 large, sliced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup sliced, toasted almonds
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 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: In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes with 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Place 1 large sliced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the spiced beef on top and pour in 2 cups beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender and shreddable.
3. Step 3: About 30 minutes before serving, rinse 1 1/2 cups basmati rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots and 1/3 cup sliced toasted almonds, stirring for 2 minutes to toast lightly.
4. Step 4: Add rinsed rice and 3 cups water to the saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes until rice is fluffy and water absorbed.
5. Step 5: Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside the slow-cooked beef. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before plating.