Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange And Lemon Recipe

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant souks of Morocco with this fragrant and flavorful beef stew! A delightful blend of tender beef, sweet oranges, zesty lemons, and warming spices creates a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and delivers unforgettable results. Get ready to savor the sunshine in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 381.6 kcal
Protein 88g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange And Lemon

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange And Lemon

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How to Make Moroccan Beef Stew With Orange And Lemon

  1. Finely chop 1 large onion and 2 cloves garlic. Sauté in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs of cubed beef stew meat to the pot and brown on all sides. This will take about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add 1 cup of beef broth, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1 cup of chopped carrots and 1 cup of chopped potatoes. Mix well.
  5. **Pressure Cooker Method:** Transfer the stew to a pressure cooker. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.
  6. **Stovetop Method:** Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
  7. While the stew simmers, prepare the couscous: Combine 1 cup of couscous with 1 1/4 cups of boiling water or broth. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts and 1/4 cup of raisins.
  8. Roast 1 medium pumpkin, cubed, with olive oil, salt and pepper at 400F for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Serve the Moroccan beef stew hot over the couscous, garnished with roasted pumpkin.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g