Moroccan Beef Eggplant Stew

SAUTE in skillet or Dutch Oven

1# ground beef

When beef partially cooked, but not dry or browned, add seasoning 

2 T Moroccan Seasoning (Ras el Hanout) -ADD to beef and cook until fragrant

Place beef in slow cooker (or continue using Dutch Oven)

Add the following to the crockpot or Dutch Oven

1 large onion, chopped into large pieces

1 medium eggplant, cubed into 1 inch cubes (first place in colander, sprinkle liberally with salt and let sit for ~10 minutes, this reduces bitterness)

4 carrots, chopped into large pieces

2 sweet peppers, chopped into large pieces

1 can chick peas (add liquid to pot, do not drain)

1 large can plum tomatoes (add liquid to pot, do not drain)

1 1/2 cups prunes (moist, unchopped)

Cook on low for 2-6 hours

Garnish with dry roasted pistachios (or toasted almond slivers), wedges of lemon and minced fresh parsley

Serve with Couscous or Whole Grain Bread

 

Michelle
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