Morrocan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Morrocan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 6 Servings • 4 Hr. Cook Time
Ingredients
2 1/2 lb. beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-in. pieces
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-in. pieces (about 3 c.)
1/2 c. regular or golden raisins
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
hot cooked couscous
chopped toasted almonds (optional)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions:

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. Pour tomatoes on top. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef and potatoes are fork tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Season with salt, as desired.

2. Serve over couscous. Garnish with almonds and parsley, if desired.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 300; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 32g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 26g; Sodium: 811mg;