How to Make Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Chickpeas

If you’re craving a warm, hearty, and comforting dish, look no further than Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Chickpeas.This hearty dinner recipe combines beef with bell pepper, carrots, chickpeas, and Ethiopian berbere seasoning—a spice blend of up to twenty ingredients including chile, paprika, ginger, and garlic.

This flavorful stew combines tender beef, hearty carrots, and protein-packed chickpeas, all simmered together in a rich, aromatic broth. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make and packed with delicious spices

Ingredients

• Beef stew meat – about 1 lb, cut into cubes
• Olive oil for searing
• Onion and garlic – they form the base of the stew
• Carrots – sliced into rounds or half moons
• Chickpeas – canned works just fine
• Diced tomatoes – a can of 14.5 oz adds a touch of sweetness and acidity
• Beef broth – or use water with a beef bouillon cube for a more accessible option
• Spices – cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and allspice bring the flavor to life
• Bay leaf – for added depth of flavor
• Salt and pepper – to taste

Directions

• Start by heating olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown the beef cubes in batches to lock in the flavors. Once browned, set the beef aside.
• In the same pot, sauté diced onions until they soften, then add garlic to cook for another minute. This will fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma!
• Now it’s time for the spices—cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and a little allspice (optional but recommended). Stir them into the onions and garlic for about a minute to bloom the flavors.
• Return the beef to the pot, then toss in the carrots, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes. Pour in the beef broth, add a bay leaf, and bring the whole thing to a simmer.
• Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let everything simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours. This slow cooking will make the beef melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the carrots will be soft and flavorful. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s the perfect dish for chilly evenings or when you need a filling meal.
• The combination of spices gives the stew a rich, aromatic taste without being overpowering.
• With the beef, chickpeas, and carrots, this stew is not only delicious but full of nutrients.

Tips

Beef chuck is our preferred cut for this recipe because of its marbling; the fat imbues the broth with a buttery taste as it melts. Lamb shoulder is also a great substitute for the beef in this recipe.

Serve it with some crusty bread or couscous, and you have a complete meal that will leave everyone satisfied. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner or preparing a big batch for meal prep, this Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Chickpeas is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Happy cooking!

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