Sweet Potato & Beef Stew with Spinach and Tomatoes

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 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 1/2 cup dried apricots 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne kosher salt 1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups) 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
 
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In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, tomatoes (and their juices), onion, apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water.

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Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

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Ten minutes before serving, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.

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Add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the almonds.

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Ingredients

 from www.realsimple.com
 
 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes 1 large red onion, cut into wedges 1/2 cup dried apricots 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne kosher salt 1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups) 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 2 cups baby spinach (1 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
 

Directions

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In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, tomatoes (and their juices), onion, apricots, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water.

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Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

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Ten minutes before serving, prepare the couscous according to the package directions.

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Add the chickpeas to the slow cooker and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the almonds.

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Notes

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