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Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew

Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew

with Buttery Couscous and Cheese

Sam Richards
Sam RichardsPublished on June 28, 2024

Spicy and vibrant, harissa is widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. This fragrant paste contains herbs and spices such as dried chillies, star anise, cumin and coriander, making it the perfect match for pilafs, stews and pasta.

Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total15 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

120 grams

Couscous

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat 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

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

200 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Couscous

1 tsp

Sugar

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3445 kJ
Energy (kcal)823 kcal
Fat37.4 g
of which saturates14.1 g
Carbohydrate72.4 g
of which sugars15.1 g
Dietary Fibre12 g
Protein44.6 g
Salt3.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Kettle
Medium Saucepan
Sieve
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1
  • Boil a half-full kettle.
  • Pop a saucepan on high heat. Add the butter and boiled water for the couscous (see pantry for both). Bring to the boil. 
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous and chicken stock paste.
  • Cover, then leave to the side for 8-10 mins.
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 utensils after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
  • In the meantime, open the remaining sachets.
3
  • Add the chickpeas and their liquid to the beef.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, harissa, beef stock paste, honey and sugar (see pantry). TIP: Put hardened honey in hot water for 1 min.
  • Lower the heat. Simmer, 3-4 mins. 
4
  • Share the couscous and stew between your bowls. 
  • Sprinkle over the cheese.
  • Enjoy!

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