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Middle Eastern Style Lamb Stew

Middle Eastern Style Lamb Stew

with Couscous and Charred Courgette
4.5(546)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
Calories
604 kcal
Protein
34g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1

KNORR Vegetable Stock

1

Finely Chopped Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic

1

Tagine Garnish

1

Tagine Paste

200

Lamb Mince

120

Couscous

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

1

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1

Coriander

Not included in your delivery

240

Boiling Water

Energy (kcal)604 kcal
Energy (kJ)2527 kJ
Fat19 g
of which saturates6 g
Carbohydrate70 g
of which sugars21 g
Protein34 g
Salt6 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Spoon
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Grill Pan
Chopping Board
Sieve
Grater
Knife
Fork
Plate

Instructions

Cook the Couscous
1

a) Pour the boiling water (see ingredients for amount) into a large saucepan. b) Add half the stock powder, stir well to dissolve. c) Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and leave to one side.

Brown the Mince
2

a) Heat a large frying pan over high heat (no oil). b) Add the lamb mince and cook until browned, 3-5 mins. c) Break up with a wooden spoon as it cooks and drain off any excess fat.

Prep the Veg
3

a) Meanwhile, trim the courgette then halve lengthways. Thinly slice widthways. b) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).

Add the Veggies
4

a) Lower the heat to medium and add the courgette to the lamb. Cook for 2 mins. b) Add the remaining stock powder, the tagine paste and garnish and the chopped tomatoes. c) Bring to the boil and stir well to dissolve the stock powder.

Simmer
5

a) Reduce the heat again to medium and simmer until the sauce is nice and thick and the courgette is tender, 8-10 mins. b) Stir occasionally to make sure it isn't catching to the bottom of the pan. IMPORTANT: The lamb mince is cooked when it is no longer pink in the middle.

Serve
6

a) Fluff the couscous up with a fork and season with salt and pepperto taste. b) Stir half the chopped coriander through the stew. c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. d) Share the couscous between your plates and top with the lamb stew and a sprinkling of remaining coriander. Enjoy!

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