Moroccan Beef Daube

"This flavor-packed twist on beef daube is the perfect use for inexpensive stew beef. With a bright, herbaceous yogurt topping to add a burst of freshness, this hearty dish hits all the right flavor notes." From myrecipes.com

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2  lbs beef stew meat
• 4  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1  cup  butternut squash, chopped
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, smashed
• 2  cups  beef stock
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  cups  cooked yellow rice

• HERB YOGURT

• 1  cup  whole milk  Greek yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh mixed herbs (such as parsley, dill, oregano)
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 2  tablespoons  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture on all sides of stew meat.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook half of the meat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and meat.
3. Add squash, onion, and garlic to Dutch oven over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, tomatoes, vinegar, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of Dutch oven. Add stew meat; cover and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
4. Combine all Herb Yogurt ingredients in a bowl, and stir well. Serve Moroccan Beef Daube over rice; top with Herb Yogurt.