Description
Warm up with this flavorful and hearty Moroccan-Spiced Beef and Lentil Stew. Packed with tender beef, nutritious lentils, and aromatic spices, this stew is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stew:
- 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup dried brown or green lentils (rinsed)
- 2 carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 small sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the beef until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, lentils, carrots, sweet potato, and browned beef. Season and simmer.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Serve with warm flatbread or over couscous.
- For a vegetarian version, omit beef and use chickpeas instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
