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One-pot Couscous and Beef

One-pot Couscous and Beef with Chickpeas

5 from 2 votes
Serves: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups pearled couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric

Directions

  1. Heat a pot on medium heat with the oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and saute for 5 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart in the pan. Cook the beef with the onions for 7-10 minutes to brown, stirring every couple of minutes.
  3. Add the spices to the beef with the tomato paste, chickpeas, grated carrots, couscous and parsley. Mix well.
  4. Pour in two cups of water, stir well and cover the pot. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the flame to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. After 20 minutes, fluff with a fork and garnish with extra chopped parsley.