Moroccan Beef Stew

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  2 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat
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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  2 Ginger, Fresh Root(170g)
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  0.5 tbsp Garlic
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  0.5 tbsp Allspice, Ground
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  0.5 tbsp Cinnamon, Ground
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  1 cup Wine, Red, Table
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  3 oz Tomato Paste
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  1 tbsp Honey
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  0.3 tsp Red pepper flakes
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  0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
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  3 cup 3 cups water ($0.00)
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  7 Apricots, Dried(56g)
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  0.3 cup Raisins, Seedless
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  1.5 cup Rice, Jasmine, White, Dry

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the beef and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well browned on all sides and the surface is dry.
2. 2While the beef browns, dice the onion, peel and grate the fresh ginger root, and mince the garlic. Add these to the pot and cook for 5–7 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
3. 3Add the ground allspice and ground cinnamon to the pot, stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in the red wine to deglaze the bottom, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
4. 4Add water, tomato paste, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 45 minutes.
5. 5While the stew simmers, cook the jasmine rice: combine the dry rice and water in a separate medium pot, bring to a rolling boil over high heat with the lid on, then immediately reduce to the lowest heat setting and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit undisturbed until ready to serve.
6. 6After the stew has simmered 45 minutes, roughly chop the dried apricots and add them to the pot along with the raisins. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly and the apricots are tender.
7. 7Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Divide the rice evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, then ladle the stew over each portion, distributing the meat and fruit evenly. Cover and refrigerate.