Moroccan Inspired Ground Beef Stew

Step 1

Combined cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, turmeric, and red pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

Set pressure cooker to Saute function to preheat.

Step 3

Once pot is hot add in one tbsp of oil, ground beef, 1 tsp of the spice mixture, and salt & pepper to taste.

Step 4

Cook and brown meat for about 5-10, breaking up as you go until all meat is browned.

Step 5

Remove meat from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

If the pan seems dry, add in 1 more tbsp of oil along with onions, carrots, a a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften..

Step 7

Once carrots and onions are soft, add in garlic and cook 30 more seconds. Stir frequently

Step 8

If using tomato paste, stir in paste, being sure to cover all the vegetables. While stirring frequently, cook for 3-4 minutes until paste begins to turn dark and stick to the bottom of the pot.

Step 9

Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over vegetables. Continue to cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.

Step 10

Pour in broth to de-galze pan, making sure to scrap up all the bits stuck on the bottom of the pot.

Step 11

Turn the Saute mode off.

Step 12

Add in chickpeas, olives, raisins, and ground beef to the pot.

Step 13

Stir well to combine

Step 14

Place lid on pressure cooker and make sure the valve in on sealing. Manually set the cooker on high for 15 minutes.

Step 15

Once timer goes off, let the cooker natural release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure after that.

Step 16

Stir in cilantro.

Step 17

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Step 18

Serve over couscous, rice, quinoa, or spaghetti squash! Enjoy!