Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Tagine with Dried Fruit

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Tender beef slow-cooked with aromatic spices and dried fruits that absorb deep, rich flavors, creating a fragrant Moroccan-inspired stew. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 260 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 350 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
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp paprika, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to imbibe the spices’ aroma.
4. Step 4: Pour the spiced onion mixture into the slow cooker with the beef. Add 2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and flavors fully imbibed.
6. Step 6: Before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tsp lemon zest for brightness.