Sunbeam MU4000 Moroccan Beef, tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, sliced

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 3-4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to cooking pan.

3.Using the same pan add garlic and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric and cinnamon and cook until fragrant. Add stock and apricots. Bring to a simmer. Transfer to cooking pan. Place lid on unit.

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 5-6 minutes or until golden. Transfer to the cooking pan.

3.Add remaining ingredients to the cooking pan. Place lid on unit.

4.Press MENU and select SLOW COOK. Cook on HIGH or 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

TIP: Ancho chilies can be found in most gourmet food stores.

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