Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Beef with Root Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

Richly spiced beef brisket slow-cooked with carrots, parsnips, and onions for a tender, aromatic meal that fits Whole30 guidelines. This moroccan-inspired whole30 (gluten free) ready in about 315 minutes pairs pounds, trimmed beef brisket, large, sliced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 pounds, trimmed beef brisket
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces parsnips
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 pounds beef brisket with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sear beef for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 large sliced yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook spices with onion and garlic for 1 minute to bloom.
4. Step 4: Pour the spiced onion mixture and 1 1/2 cups Whole30-compliant beef broth into slow cooker over brisket. Add 3 peeled and cut carrots and 2 peeled and cut parsnips on top.
5. Step 5: Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
6. Step 6: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper if needed.