Slow Cooker Moroccan Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, sliced into thin wedges
• 2 parsnips, chopped
• 2 lbs boneless beef brisket
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup whole dried apricot
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Arrange onion wedges and parsnips in bottom of slow cooker.

2. 2

   Season beef all over with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine coriander, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Rub spice mixture all over beef.

4. 4

   Arrange beef over onions and parsnips in slow cooker.

5. 5

   Arrange apricots around beef.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together wine, broth and honey. Pour mixture over beef and vegetables.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.

8. 8

   Serve atop Couscous and garnish with cilantro leaves.