Low Fat Beef Marrakesh

Delight your taste buds with Low Fat Beef Marrakesh, a hearty yet healthy take on classic Moroccan-inspired flavors. This dish features tender lean beef simmered to perfection with a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and ginger, creating a warm and aromatic base. Loaded with wholesome veggies like carrots, zucchini, and onions, it’s further enriched by sweet dried apricots and hearty chickpeas for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. The low-fat recipe skips heavy oils and leans on rich crushed tomatoes and beef stock to create a flavorful, guilt-free sauce. Ready in under two hours, this one-pot wonder is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, and it pairs beautifully with fluffy couscous or nutty quinoa. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a show-stopping recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional, for browning)
• 1 Large onion, diced
• 3 Carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1 Zucchini, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 grams Crushed tomatoes
• 500 milliliters Low-sodium beef stock
• 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 100 grams Dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, paprika, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Add the beef and toss to coat evenly with the spices.

Step 2

Heat a large non-stick sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. If using olive oil, add it to the pan. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Add the carrots, zucchini, and seared beef back to the pan. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef stock, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the beef to cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

After 60 minutes, stir in the chickpeas and dried apricots. Cover again and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a splash of beef stock or water to loosen it.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. Pair it with couscous, quinoa, or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2546.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2169.5

Total Fat 53.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 5087.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.1g	0%
Total Sugars 109.1g
Protein 185.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 618.7mg	0%
Iron 33.8mg	0%
Potassium 6405.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 45.5%