Beef Marrakesh With Apricots and Lemon Recipe

Name: Beef Marrakesh With Apricots and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 12 lbs beef, cut into large cubes; 2 medium onions; 3 garlic, peeled and crushed; 28 ounces tomatoes (canned, whole with their juice); 1 cup orange juice; 1 lemon, quartered; 1 cup apricot, dried (whole); ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; ¼ cup goji berry (optional, see directions); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 12 lbs beef, cut into large cubes
2 medium onions
3 garlic, peeled and crushed
28 ounces tomatoes (canned, whole with their juice)
1 cup orange juice
1 lemon, quartered
1 cup apricot, dried (whole)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
¼ cup goji berry (optional, see directions)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

1
Heat oil in a large dutch oven.
2
Brown beef in batches and reserve.
3
Add onion and garlic to pan and allow to soften.
4
Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and 1 cup of the orange juice.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Then add the apricots and all the spices, including the salt and pepper.
7
Add in the beef and any collected juice.
8
Cut lemon into quarters and stir into the pot.
9
Add in the goji berries if using.
10
(They are optional, but are high in antioxidants.
11
).
12
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
13
Place cover on to allow some steam to escape and simmer for 2 hours.
14
Remove lemon rinds from pot.
15
Adjust salt.
16
Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
17
Serve over couscous.

348

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 12 lbs beef, cut into large cubes, 2 medium onions, 3 garlic, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Beef Marrakesh With Apricots and Lemon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Marrakesh With Apricots and Lemon

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Variations & substitutions

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