Spiced Braised Beef With Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Spiced Braised Beef With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks; 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons; 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 large red onion, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; kosher salt; 1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups); 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces); 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
kosher salt
1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped

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 serving, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.
4
Add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the almonds.
5
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.
6
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.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks, 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons, 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Spiced Braised Beef With Sweet Potatoes 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.

Spiced Braised Beef With Sweet Potatoes

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