Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups); 1/2 cup regular or golden raisins; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion; Salt,Hot cooked couscous; Chopped toasted almonds (optional); Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Publish date:: Mar 30, 2010

490minDuration
480minCook Time
10minPrep Time
ServingsServings

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup regular or golden raisins
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
Salt,Hot cooked couscous
Chopped toasted almonds (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

1 Combine flour, cumin, cinnamon, salt and red pepper in 3-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add beef, sweet potatoes and raisins; toss to coat evenly.
2 Pour tomatoes on top. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or until beef and potatoes are fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Season with salt, as desired.
3 Serve over couscous. Garnish with almonds and parsley, if desired.

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