Moroccan Braised Beef
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes*
Prep Time: 10 minutes*
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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This Moroccan Braised Beef is made up of beef slow-cooked in aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon - creating a rich and exotic taste. It’s a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that everyone will love!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 2 - lb(s) beef chuck roast
  • 2 - Tbsp olive oil**
  • 3 - Tbsp minced onion
  • 3 - tsp minced garlic
  • 1 - Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 - Tbsp paprika
  • 1 - tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 - tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 - cup(s) red cooking wine
  • 2 - cup(s) beef broth
  • 1 - 15 oz. can(s) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 - cup(s) golden raisins
  • Side: - rice**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Cut the beef roast into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Preheat oven to 300 F.
  3. In a large oven-safe stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and brown the beef roast pieces on all sides. Mix in the minced onion, minced garlic, garam masala, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper and saute for 1 minute to bring out the aromatics. Pour in the red cooking wine and beef broth, then the diced tomatoes with their juices and the golden raisins. Bring to bubbling.
  4. Once bubbling, put the lid on and transfer to the preheated oven for 60 minutes. Carefully remove the pot and lid and stir.
  5. Cook the rice.
  6. Prepare the veggies.
  7. Serve Moroccan Braised Beef with side of rice and veggies.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Open 2 cans of diced tomatoes. Do not drain.

To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

  • Add half of the beef roast cubes into both baggies
  • 3 Tbsp minced onion
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup red cooking wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to oven-safe stockpot or Dutch oven. Bring to bubbling, then transfer to oven and bake at 300 F for 60 minutes.

Special notes

None.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Moroccan Braised Beef

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw and add meal to oven-safe stockpot or Dutch oven. Bring to bubbling, then transfer to oven and bake at 300 F for 60 minutes.
Serve with rice and salad.

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