Zesty Moroccan Beef and Vegetable Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Moroccan spice blend
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can crushed tomatoes, (14oz)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef over medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove beef and set aside.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to medium, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and Moroccan spice blend and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.