Moroccan Beef Stew

A rich and aromatic North African-inspired stew combining tender beef tenderloin with sweet raisins, briny olives, and warming spices like cumin and cinnamon. This hearty dish brings together traditional Moroccan flavors in a comforting one-pot meal.

6 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • pounds beef tenderloin
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add beef to pan and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, carrot, and garlic to pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Add spices; stir 1 minute. Add broth, olives, raisins, garbanzo beans, and cilantro; bring to boil. Simmer until juices thicken, about 5 minutes. Add beef and any accumulated juices and lemon peel to pan. Stir to warm through and serve.

    30 min