Slow Cooker Recipes – Main Meals continued
Moroccan Beef
Serves: 6
1kg beef chuck, cubed ¹⁄³ cup plain flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
¼teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup beef stock
415g can apricot halves in natural juice, reserve liquid
Couscous, to serve
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1.Toss beef in flour.
2.Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add beef and cook for
3.Using the same pan add garlic and onion. Cook for
4.Press MENU and select SLOW COOK. Cook on HIGH 3- 4 hours or LOW 6- 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve over couscous.
Mexican Beef Stew
This stew is great in burritos or tacos. Serves: 6-8
4 dried ancho chilies
5 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large white onion, chopped
200g bacon, chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 granny smith apple, peeled, core removed, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 1.5kg beef chuck, cubed
1 tablespoon caster sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1.Place dried chillis in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak until soft, about 25 minutes. Discard stems and seeds. Chop remaining chili.
2.Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, Add bay leaves, garlic, onion and bacon. Cook for
3.Add remaining ingredients to the cooking pan. Place lid on unit.
4.Press MENU and select SLOW COOK. Cook on HIGH or
TIP: Ancho chilies can be found in most gourmet food stores.
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