Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Tender slow-cooked beef infused with Moroccan spices, paired with hearty carrots and sweet potatoes for a warming Whole30 dish. This middle eastern-inspired whole30 (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 325 minutes pairs cut into 2-inch chunks beef chuck roast, large, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves 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 2-inch chunks beef chuck roast
• 4 large, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks sweet potatoes
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast chunks with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sear beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add chopped 1 large onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Cook spices with onion mixture for 1 minute to bloom flavors.
4. Step 4: Transfer onion-spice mixture to the slow cooker with beef. Add 4 large peeled and cut carrots, 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes, 2 cups Whole30 compliant beef broth, remaining 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve warm for a comforting and aromatic Whole30 meal.