Zesty Moroccan Beef Tagine with Couscous

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the pot, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.