Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew
with Buttery Couscous and Cheese
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Ingredients
120 grams
Couscous
(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Soya)
10 grams
Chicken Stock Paste
240 grams
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
Utensils
Instructions
- Boil a half-full kettle.
- Add the water 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.
- 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.
- In the meantime, open the remaining sachets.
- 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.
- Share the couscous and stew between your bowls.
- Sprinkle over the cheese.
- Enjoy!