Spiced Beef and Chickpea Tagine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A fragrant Moroccan-inspired tagine featuring tender beef chunks and chickpeas simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, served over fluffy couscous. This Moroccan-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, cooked chickpeas, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 45 minutes until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup cooked chickpeas and cook uncovered for another 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup couscous according to package instructions.
7. Step 7: Serve the tagine over couscous, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.