Moroccan Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Fill the house with amazingly sweet middle eastern aromas with this Moroccan beef tagine recipe. Seriously tasty and easy to make, made it with beef, but you can use lamb, chicken, or even make it meatless, the flavors are fantastic.

Next time try this warmly spiced Moroccan Harira Soup, so filling and delicious.

Aromatic beef tagine over a bed of buttery delicious couscous makes the perfect dinner any time of the week and you do not need to buy an actual earthenware tagine pot, this easy beef tagine is made in the slow cooker.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Very simple and super easy.
• Made in the convenience of your crockpot so you do not have to go actually buy a tagine.
• Great recipe to enjoy butternut squash.
• Can be made with beef or lamb cubes.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

• Olive oil.
• Beef or lamb cubes.
• Onion and garlic for the base flavors.
• Cumin, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and salt for the spice mix.
• Beef broth, cooking liquid.
• Butternut squash and chickpeas.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil, then add the beef/lamb stew stirring until liquids evaporates. Place beef cubes in your slow cooker.
2. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, onion rings, ginger and garlic saute for 3 minutes or until fragrant, pour over the meat in the slow cooker.
3. In the same pan add the stock and all the spices, bring to a boil then pour over the meat in the slow cooker
4. Cover and let it cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the squash and garbanzo beans and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; check the seasoning.

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Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

A delicious Moroccan dish made with beef, butternut squash, and spices. Very aromatic and so tasty with some couscous on the side.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Moroccan

Diet: Halal

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 Tablespoon olive oil divided
• ▢ 2 pounds beef cubes
• ▢ 1 large onion sliced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon minced garlic about 3 medium garlic cloves
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cumin
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• ▢ 1 ½ cup beef stock
• ▢ ½ pound butternut squash peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
• ▢ 1 can (16oz) garbanzo beans drained and washed.

Optional:

• ▢ Chopped fresh cilantro or red pepper flakes for garnishing.

Instructions

• In a large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil, then add the beef stew stirring to brown until liquids evaporates, pour in your slow cooker.
• In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, onion rings, ginger and garlic saute for 3 minutes or until fragrant, pour over the meat in the slow cooker.
• In the same pan add the stock and all the spices, bring to a boil then pour over the meat in the slow cooker.
• Cover and let it cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Stir in the squash and garbanzo beans before cooking time ends by 30 minutes, check the seasoning.
• Serve hot with couscous or rice.

Notes

• You can use lamb cubes as well.
• Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4029IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg

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First published Nov 1, 2016 . Last updated November 8, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and