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Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Stew | Magnolia Days

Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Stew with carrots, onion, olives, and garlic plus a flavorful mix of spices. Serve over couscous or rice.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 4 medium carrots cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots quartered
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup queen pimento-stuffed green olives quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous Pearl/Israeli recommended
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together wine, vinegar, ginger, cumin, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add carrots, apricots, onion, olives, garlic, and beef. Toss to combine.
  3. Cover and cook until beef is tender and cooked through, about 6 to 7 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
  4. Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
  5. Divide couscous into serving bowls. Top with stew. Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.

Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Stew with carrots, onion, olives, and garlic plus a flavorful mix of spices. Serve over couscous or rice.