Spiced Braised Beef with Sweet Potatoes
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes1 large red onion, cut into wedges1/2 cup dried apricots2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayennekosher salt1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped1 box coucous (optional)
1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, tomatoes (and their juices), onion, apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water.
2. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
3. Ten minutes before you are done, add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach.
4. Serve over couscous and sprinkle with the almonds.
To freeze: Omit the couscous and spinach. Cool the beef to room temperature and divide among freezer containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw in a bowl of cold water or overnight in the refrigerator. Cook in a pot, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the cooked couscous.
2. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
3. Ten minutes before you are done, add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach.
4. Serve over couscous and sprinkle with the almonds.
To freeze: Omit the couscous and spinach. Cool the beef to room temperature and divide among freezer containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw in a bowl of cold water or overnight in the refrigerator. Cook in a pot, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the cooked couscous.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 375.3
- Total Fat: 11.6 g
- Cholesterol: 73.7 mg
- Sodium: 399.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 38.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 29.3 g
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