Middle Eastern Style Lamb Stew
with Prunes, Couscous and Toasted Almonds
- Cereals containing gluten
- Nuts
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sesame
- Nuts
- Peanut
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Middle Eastern Style Lamb Stew in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal. Due to quality issues with baby spinach, you'll instead receive peas. As such, the recipe photos are slightly different to what your dish will look like. Don't worry, we've updated the instructions so it'll still be just as delicious!
Ingredients
110
Couscous
(Contains: Soya, May contain traces of allergens, Cereals containing gluten)
200
Lamb Mince
40
Prunes
20
Chicken Stock Paste
1
Tomato Passata
50
Harissa Paste
120
Peas
15
Toasted Flaked Almonds
(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Sesame, Nuts, Peanut, Nuts)
Not included in your delivery
220
Water for the Couscous
100
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Pour the water for the couscous (see pantry for amount) and half the chicken stock paste into a saucepan, then bring to the boil.
b) When boiling, remove from the heat, stir in the couscous and pop a lid on the pan.
c) Leave to the side for 8-10 mins or until ready to serve.
a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the lamb mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins.
c) Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Meanwhile, roughly chop the prunes.
b) Once the lamb is browned, add the remaining chicken stock paste, harissa paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder), prunes, tomato passata and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan.
c) Bring to the boil and stir together.
a) Lower the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally.
a) Once thickened, stir the peas into the sauce and cook until piping hot, 2-3 mins.
a) When ready, fluff up the couscous with a fork.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed, then share between your bowls.
c) Top with the lamb stew and sprinkle over the toasted almonds to finish.
d) Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish's Middle Eastern flavours, with some finding it deliciously fragrant and well-balanced.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, often mentioning it as a great midweek option.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables for balance; some preferred spinach over peas for authenticity and flavour.
- Portions: Several noted the couscous portion was generous, while some felt there could have been more lamb to balance the dish.
- Spice level: Adjust harissa paste to taste; some found it quite spicy even with the recommended amount.
