Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew
with Buttery Couscous and Cheese
Calories
:
871 kcalProtein
:
46.7g proteinDifficulty
:
Easy New
High Protein
Allergens:
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Egg
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
Looking for a super quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Harissa Beef and Chickpea Stew in just 15 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
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)
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
(Contains: Sulphites)
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
240 milliliter(s)
Water for the Couscous
1 tsp
Sugar for the Sauce
Utensils
•Kettle
•Medium Saucepan
•Pan
Instructions
1
- Boil a half-full kettle.
- Add the water for the couscous and butter (see pantry for both) along with the chicken stock paste into a saucepan. Bring to the boil.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the couscous. Cover.
- 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 equipment after handling raw meat. Cook so there's no pink in the middle.
- Meanwhile, 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 for the sauce (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!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, warming spices, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding more harissa or other seasonings.
- Ease of prep: Praised as quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or peppers for colour and nutrition; some preferred rice over couscous.
- Portions: Views varied; some found it filling while others wished for larger servings or more beef.
- Texture: Several noted the dish could benefit from more varied textures; try adding a crunchy element.
