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Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew
Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew

Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew

with Buttery Couscous and Cheese

Sam Richards
Sam RichardsPublished on September 26, 2023

Looking for a super quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew in just 15 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.

Tags:
New
High Protein
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total15 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

120 grams

Couscous

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 sachet(s)

Roasted Spice and Herb Blend

1 carton(s)

Chickpeas

30 grams

Tomato Puree

50 grams

Harissa Paste

(Contains: Sulphites)

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

15 grams

Honey

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

20 grams

Butter

240 milliliter(s)

Water for the Couscous

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3646 kJ
Energy (kcal)871 kcal
Fat43.3 g
of which saturates17 g
Carbohydrate71.5 g
of which sugars15.8 g
Protein46.7 g
Salt3.6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Kettle
Medium Saucepan
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Quick Prep
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle.
  • Add the water for the couscous and butter (see pantry for both) along with the chicken stock paste into a saucepan. Bring to the boil. 
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the couscous. Cover.
  • Leave to the side for 8-10 mins.
Fry Mince
2
  • Meanwhile, heat a frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
  • Once hot, fry the beef mince and roasted spice and herb blend, 5-6 mins.
  • Break up the mince as it cooks, then drain the fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
  • Meanwhile, open the remaining sachets.
Flavour Time
3
  • Add the chickpeas and their liquid to the beef.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, harissa, beef stock paste, honey and sugar for the sauce (see pantry). TIP: Put hardened honey in hot water for 1 min.
  • Lower the heat. Simmer, 3-4 mins. 
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Share the couscous and stew between your bowls. 
  • Sprinkle over the cheese.
  • Enjoy!

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