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Middle Eastern Inspired Double Beef Tagine

Middle Eastern Inspired Double Beef Tagine

with Charred Courgette, Greek Style Cheese and Garlicky Couscous
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 15, 2026
Calories
984 kcal
Protein
67.8g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
  • Soya
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

480 grams

British Beef Mince

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Chermoula Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

50 grams

Harissa Paste

120 grams

Couscous

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

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

50 grams

Greek Style Salad Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Beef

200 milliliter(s)

Water for the Couscous

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)4119 kJ
Energy (kcal)984 kcal
Fat51.6 g
of which saturates22.9 g
Carbohydrate62.2 g
of which sugars14 g
Dietary Fibre8.1 g
Protein67.8 g
Salt4.4 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Bowl
Pan
Aluminum Foil
Garlic Press
Kettle
Cling Film

Cooking Steps

Courgette Time
1

Trim the courgette and slice into 1cm thick rounds.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat.

When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 3-4 mins each side.

Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then transfer the courgette to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.

Brown the Beef
2

Pop your (now empty) frying pan back on medium-high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the beef mince. Fry until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Cook the Stew
3

Once the beef has browned, add the chermoula and half the garlic. Stir and cook for 1 min. 

Pour in the passata, sugar and water for the beef (see pantry for both amounts), then stir in the beef stock paste and harissa paste.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Leave the stew to simmer until thickened, 8-10 mins.

Cook the Couscous
4

Meanwhile, boil a full kettle.

Put the couscous in a large bowl.

Pour in the boiled water for the couscous (see pantry for amount), stir in the chicken stock paste, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.

Cover tightly with a plate or cling film. Leave to the side for 10 mins or until ready to serve.

Finishing Touches
5

Meanwhile, add the spinach to the stew a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Taste the stew and season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the butter (see pantry for amount).

Fluff up the couscous with a fork.

Serve
6

Share the couscous between your bowls and spoon over the beef stew.

Top with the charred courgette and crumble over the Greek style salad cheese to finish.

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