Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew
This Moroccan-inspired beef and lentil stew combines tender chuck roast, red lentils, carrots, celery, and onion in a richly spiced broth. Tomato paste, molasses, dried apricots, lemon, and warm spices create a balanced flavor that is earthy, gently sweet, and bright. Serve it as a comforting dinner on a cool evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 2
Add beef. Sprinkle salt, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, coriander, and allspice over beef and vegetables. Stir to mix. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in tomato paste until combined and cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth, molasses, and bay leaves. Bring stew to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 50 minutes.
- 4
Mix in lentils and dried apricots. Bring stew back to a simmer. Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, until lentils soften, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Adjust salt and pepper; mix in fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- Calories 320.59 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 29.88 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 29.19 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.08 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.25 mg High 25%
- Sodium 422.4 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 7.44 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 15.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 83.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.46 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 588.66 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 9.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 12.25 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 26 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 320.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew?
- It is a Moroccan stew recipe made with 26 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chuck Roast. The full list of 26 is above.
- What goes well with Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 26 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew healthy?
- Moroccan Beef and Lentil Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 320.59 calories and 29.88 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 422.4 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.3 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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