Moroccan Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 450 g (1 lb) beef bottom round steak, cut into 2.5 cm (1 in.) cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup golden or dark seedless raisins
• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into 2 cm (3/4 in.) chunks
• 3 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 440 ml (15 oz) chickpeas, drained