Speedy Harissa Beef and Chickpea Bowl
with Buttery Couscous and Cheese
Calories
:
901 kcalProtein
:
47.6g proteinDifficulty
:
Easy Allergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
Ready in just 15 minutes, this Speedy Harissa Beef and Chickpea Bowl is spicy and vibrant. Harissa is widely used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, containing dried chillies, star anise, cumin and coriander.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
120 grams
Couscous
(Contains: Soya, May contain traces of allergens, Cereals containing gluten)
15 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
(Contains: Sulphites)
10 grams
Beef Stock Paste
15 grams
Honey
50 grams
Greek Style Salad Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
20 grams
Butter
200 milliliter(s)
Boiled Water for the Couscous
1 tsp
Sugar
Utensils
•Kettle
•Medium Saucepan
•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 amounts). 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.
- Crumble over the cheese.
- Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Tasty and interesting, though some felt it needed more seasoning or a flavour boost.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, living up to its 'Speedy' name.
- Suggestions: Add vegetables like spinach or a side salad for freshness and texture. Consider serving with yoghurt or mango chutney.
- Portions: Some found the dish filling, while others thought there was too much couscous.
