Moroccan Beef with Honey Spice Couscous

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant markets of Marrakesh with this Moroccan Beef with Honey Spice Couscous recipe—a sumptuous blend of warm spices, tender beef, and sweet, fragrant accents. Succulent chunks of beef stew meat are slow-cooked with a medley of cinnamon, cumin, paprika, and coriander, alongside juicy diced tomatoes, savory chickpeas, and pops of sweetness from dried apricots. Paired with a fluffy honey-infused couscous, delicately spiced with cinnamon and topped with toasted almonds for a delightful crunch, this dish is a celebration of Moroccan flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an exotic twist on your weekly menu, this one-pot wonder promises a satisfying, aromatic meal in just over an hour. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate! Keywords: Moroccan beef, honey spice couscous, Moroccan stew, beef and couscous recipe, spiced beef meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 400 grams Canned diced tomatoes
• 250 milliliters Beef stock
• 1 cup Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 10 pieces Dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 cup Water or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for couscous)
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper. Add the beef to the pot and sear it on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric to the pot. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the beef to the pot and stir to coat it with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef stock. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Add the chickpeas and chopped dried apricots to the pot. Stir and simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the beef is tender.

Step 8

While the beef is cooking, prepare the couscous. In a small pot, bring the water or chicken stock to a boil.

Step 9

Stir the honey and cinnamon into the boiling liquid, then remove the pot from the heat. Add the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the toasted almonds for added texture.

Step 11

Serve the Moroccan-style beef over the honey spice couscous and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2054.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2665.5

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 458mg	0%
Sodium 5464.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.2g	0%
Total Sugars 87.6g
Protein 170.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 552.1mg	0%
Iron 29.2mg	0%
Potassium 4440.9mg	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: 44.1%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 30.4%