Ww Moroccan Slow Cooker Stew Food

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN BEEF STEW WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Stir the carrots, celery root and 1/2 cup prunes in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Toss the beef with the ras el hanout, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange on top of the vegetables. Whisk the chicken broth and tomato paste in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup and pour over the meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, 7 to 8 hours.
• About 15 minutes before serving, cook the couscous as the label directs.
• Skim the fat off the top of the stew with a ladle and discard. Stir in the harissa and season with salt and pepper. Divide the couscous and stew among bowls. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup prunes and cilantro; serve with more harissa.

MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER STEW

Steps:

• Coat a small pot with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.
• Place squash in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker (crockpot). Add onion and garlic, carrots, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cover and turn on to low heat; simmer for 6 hours.
• Add chickpeas and salt. Stir, cover and heat for 5 minutes. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

WW MOROCCAN SLOW COOKER STEW

Steps:

• Coat a small skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic, saute for 5 minutes.
• Place squash in a 3 quart or larger slow cooker. Add sauteed onion, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Cover and turn on to low heat; simmer for 6 hours.
• Add chickpeas and salt. Stir, cover and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
• Note: cooking a hard-shell squash makes it easier to peel. Pierce the gourd several places with a fork, microwave on high for 6-10 minutes, depending on the size and then peel.

SLOW-COOKER MOROCCAN TURKEY STEW

Steps:

• Combine the allspice and 3 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Season the turkey thighs with half the salt mixture in a 5-quart slow cooker.
• Toss the squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, carrots, onions and chiles with the remaining spiced salt. Pour the vegetables over the turkey (the cooker will be full; arrange the mixture so the lid fits). Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• Spoon the vegetables and broth into bowls. Remove and discard the turkey bones and place the meat on top of the vegetables.
• Juice the lemon; pulse with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add the oil and process until smooth. Serve the stew in bowls; drizzle with the cilantro sauce.

SLOW COOKER MOROCCAN LAMB STEW

Steps:

• Set the slow cooker to low. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and brown the lamb in batches, transferring to the slow cooker as you go. Add the remaining oil and the onions to the pan and cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Tip in the garlic and ginger and stir for 1-2 mins, then add the spices, preserved lemon and tomato purée. Warm through, then tip into the slow cooker. Swirl some water around the pan, then pour into the slow cooker along with the stock. Season, cover and cook for 6-8 hrs.
• Once the meat is really tender, turn the heat up to high. Add the honey, lemon and olives and cook for 20-30 mins. Top with the herbs and serve with couscous or rice.

WW PROVENCAL BEEF SLOW COOKER STEW

Steps:

• Place a beef in a 5 quart slow cooker. Coat a 12 inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute over medium high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place half of beans in a slow cooker. Place remaining beans in a blender. Add 1/2 cup of broth to blender and puree. Add mixture to slow cooker. Add remaining broth, tomatoes, oregano, dried thyme, salt and pepper to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high setting of slow cooker for 6 to 7 hours. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW, CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker place carrots and onions.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add to cooker; top chicken with raisins and apricots.
• In bowl whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon and the ground black pepper.
• Add to cooker.
• Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6-1/2 to 7 hours (or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours).
• Serve in bowls with couscous.
• Sprinkle with nuts.
• Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4.