Moroccan Crock Pot Tajine

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 11
Moroccan Crock Pot Tajine bursting with flavors
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

4-10 hrs

Ready In

4-10 hrs

Level

Very easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 package stew beef chunks or 8 skinless chicken thighs , bone-in
4 garlic cloves
2 onions
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups small chunks carrots
3 cups large chunks of peeled squash or 3 cups potatoes
1 can condensed chicken broth or 1 cup chicken bouillon
1/2 cup pitted green olives ( optional )
1 can chickpeas , drained and rinsed ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
405
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors, and this Crock Pot Tajine is no exception. Tajine refers to both a type of North African cookware and the dishes that are cooked in it. This slow-cooked stew is a classic Moroccan recipe made with beef or chicken, vegetables, and a variety of spices including cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. The result is a sumptuous and aromatic dish with a thick, rich sauce that is perfect for dipping bread or couscous into.

Instructions

1.Brown the beef or chicken in a pan for about 5 minutes on both sides and place it in the crock pot.
2.Add the garlic, onions, cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and chili pepper flakes or cayenne to the crock pot and mix well.
3.Add the carrots and squash or potatoes to the crock pot.
4.Pour the chicken broth or bouillon over everything.
5.Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours.
6.Add the olives and chickpeas to the crock pot about 30 minutes before serving.
7.Serve with couscous or bread.

PROS

Moroccan Crock Pot Tajine is easy to make, bursting with flavors and incredibly satisfying.
It can be prepared with beef or chicken and is a hearty and healthy meal that can be served for lunch or dinner, for the whole family.

CONS

The only downside of this recipe is the long cooking time which can vary from 4 to 10 hours.
However, this is a slow-cooker recipe, so it does not require much active preparation time and can be left to cook slowly on its own.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is low in fat and high in lean protein thanks to the beef or chicken. It contains a variety of vegetables such as carrots, squash or potatoes, garlic, and onions which provide essential vitamins and minerals to the body. The chickpeas are high in fiber which makes them helpful for digestion and weight management. The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.