Moroccan Braised Beef

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your favorite soups, stews, salads and even rice for an exotic flavor. In this Moroccan stew, begin with 2 teaspoons of curry, then add more to your taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Moroccan Braised Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups golden raisins
  • Hot cooked couscous, optional

Directions

  1. Place flour in a large shallow dish; add beef and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, onions, tomatoes, wine and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  2. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the raisins. Serve with couscous if desired.

Can you freeze Moroccan Braised Beef?

Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups beef mixture: 533 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein.