Moroccan Spiced Beef Tagine with Couscous Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Moroccan spice blend, or 1 tsp each cumin, cinnamon, paprika, ginger
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup couscous
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a slow cooker, combine the beef, onion, garlic, Moroccan spice blend, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beef is very tender.

2. 2

   During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped apricots.