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Moroccan Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Published: Nov 8, 2022 · Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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A delicious Moroccan dish made with beef, butternut squash, and spices. Very aromatic and so tasty with some couscous on the side.
Total time 6 hours 15 minutes
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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.

A top view of a red bowl with Moroccan beef tagine with butternut squash.

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.

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  • Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

❤️ 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.

A collage of four images showing how to make beef tagine.
  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.
Beef with butternut squash with couscous on a white plate.

📣 Related Recipes

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  • Bamya is delicious okra stew in tomato and pepper sauce. Bamya is a middle eastern dish, popular year round.
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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

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  1. Theresa Desautels

    December 23, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    How would I cook this in a tagline pot? I have one dying to try it.

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    • Amira

      December 23, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      Theresa, either follow the instructions and instead of the slow cooker use your tagine pot and finish in the oven or cook on the stove top with a diffuser. I prefer the first method as clay pots are so delicate and might crack.

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      • Theresa

        April 14, 2019 at 12:34 pm

        I think I am going to try this in the tagine, on stove top,with (of course) a diffuser. I bought the tagine to add variety to my cooking, to try new things. I have been in the kitchen since age 6, when my mom tied an apron on me, put me in a chair and let me stir my birthday cake. When my food started to seem all the same, I started trying new spices, which led me to new pots. I have 5 clay pots,1 cazuela, 1 tagine , pressure cookers, slow cooker as well as the usual complements of pots and pans. I will let you know how it turns out.

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        • Amira

          April 16, 2019 at 9:35 pm

          Wow Theresa, you are a foodie at heart. I do not have a traditional tagine yet, but hoping I will get one soon. I actually want to plan to visit Morocco, one of my must go to destinations. Hvae you ever been there? I am waiting to see how this worked for your taste buds.

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  2. Evelyne CulturEatz

    November 03, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I just love a nice tagine, prefer it over a couscous! This really looks absolutely wonderful Amira. And eys, November? How did that happen. FYI the tea post is now up for real.

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  3. John/Kitchen Riffs

    November 02, 2016 at 8:20 am

    It was in a Moroccan tagine that I first learned the magic of combining beef with cinnamon. And squash/pumpkin is such a nice addition. This is terrific -- my kind of food. Thanks!

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  4. Bellissa

    November 01, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Sounds so yummy! Will definitely be trying on this one for my family next week!

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  5. Juliana

    November 01, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Oh Amira, this dish looks delicious...perfect for the season...I need to take the dust off my slow cooker and start to put it to work...I like the butternut squash in this stew...yum!
    Thanks for the recipe...have a wonderful week 🙂

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