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Beef Marrakesh With Apricots And Lemon Recipe

Escape the winter chill with this fragrant and tender Beef Marrakesh! Sweet apricots and bright lemon perfectly complement the rich beef in this melt-in-your-mouth stew. A perfect cozy Saturday night meal, this exotic dish is easier to make than you think. Get ready for a culinary adventure that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 931.8 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Marrakesh With Apricots And Lemon

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Thyme
  • Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • 1/2 cup goji berries
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

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How to Make Beef Marrakesh With Apricots And Lemon

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown 2 lbs beef stew meat in batches. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, minced, to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, their juice, and 1 cup orange juice.
  5. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add 1 cup dried apricots, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pot.
  8. Add 1 lemon, quartered.
  9. Add 1/2 cup goji berries (optional).
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is very tender, allowing some steam to escape.
  11. Remove lemon quarters from the pot.
  12. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  13. If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stirring into the stew. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  14. Serve over couscous or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

170g

Carbs

9g

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