BEEF AND BUTTERNUT TAGINE (CROCKPOT, PALEO)

Beef and Butternut Tagine (Crockpot, Paleo) image

Provided by heatherhopecs

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 portions, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs beef roast, cut into one-inch cubes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Place cubed meat in a large bowl.
Combine spices in a small bowl.
Pour spices and oil over beef and stir to thoroughly coat meat with spices.
Combine onion, garlic, and beef in crock pot.
Pour tomatoes over mixture.
Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender.
Stir in squash and increase heat to high. Cook for about 90 minutes or until squash is tender.
Taste mixture and add more salt and crushed red pepper, as needed.
Stir in cilatro and serve in shallow plates or bowls.