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Sticky Spiced Beef  and Zhoug Bulgur

Sticky Spiced Beef and Zhoug Bulgur

with Pomegranate Molasses
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on February 05, 2026
Calories
647 kcal
Protein
34.6g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

30 grams

Tomato Puree

½ sachet(s)

Chermoula Spice Mix

15 grams

Pomegranate Molasses

15 grams

Honey

50 grams

Zhoug Style Paste

Not included in your delivery

240 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2707 kJ
Energy (kcal)647 kcal
Fat27.9 g
of which saturates7.4 g
Carbohydrate67.3 g
of which sugars17 g
Dietary Fibre7 g
Protein34.6 g
Salt2.9 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

a) Pour the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount) into a large saucepan, stir in half the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil.

b) Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min.

c) Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.

2

a) Heat a medium frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). 

b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.

c) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

3

a) While the beef cooks, chop the tomato into 1cm pieces.

c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

4

a) Mix the garlic, chermoula spice mix and tomato puree into the beef and cook for 1 min.

b) Stir in the pomegranate molasses, remaining chicken stock paste, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).

c) Bring to the boil, then simmer until reduced slightly, 3-4 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

5

a) One the bulgur is cooked fluff it up with a fork. 

b) Stir through the zhoug style paste.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper.

6

a) Serve the zhoug bulgur into your bowls.

b) Top with the beef and tomatoes.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: The zhoug bulgur and spiced beef combination was well-received, though some found the dish quite spicy.
  • Ease of prep: First-time cooks found it a bit fiddly, but overall preparation wasn't too challenging.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more pomegranate molasses to enhance the flavour profile.
  • Portions: Some diners felt the portion size was too small for a satisfying meal.
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