Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef with Apricots and Almonds

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

Tender slow-cooked beef infused with warm Moroccan spices, sweet dried apricots, and crunchy almonds for a savory-sweet flavor profile. This African-inspired slow-cooker recipe (gluten free), ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, 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 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 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup, toasted slivered almonds
• 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. Season 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then brown in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply caramelized. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced large yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric. Cook spices with onion and garlic for 1 minute to bloom the flavors.
4. Step 4: Transfer onion-spice mixture to the slow cooker with beef. Add 2 cups beef broth and 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir in 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.