Ground Beef Couscous with Almonds
 
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Bay leaves- 2
  • Cloves, whole- 2
  • Cardamom, whole- 2
  • Cinnamon- 1 inch
  • Ginger, minced- 1 tsp
  • Garlic, minced- 1 tsp
  • Green chili, chopped- 2
  • Onion, chopped small- 1
  • Ground beef- ½ lb or ¼ kg
  • Mixed veggies: carrot, corn, beans and peas (frozen or fresh)- 1 cup
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Chili powder- ¾ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1 tsp
  • Fennel powder- 1 tsp
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Water- 1 cup
  • Couscous- 1 cup
  • Salt- 1 to 1½ tsp
  • Toasted skinless almonds, cut thin (optional)- ½ cup
Instructions
  1. Place a large pan over medium heat, add oil.
  2. When the oil gets hot; add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, saute for a second.
  3. Add ginger, garlic and chilies, saute for a minute.
  4. Add onion, ½ tsp salt, saute till onions turn soft.
  5. Add the mixed veggies and ground beef.
  6. Cook covered till the ground beef has cooked well.
  7. Open the lid, saute till the beef turns light brown in color.
  8. Add garam masala, chili powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, salt saute for a minute and combine everything well.
  9. Add 1 cup water and cilantro to the ground beef mixture.
  10. Let the water come to a boil.
  11. Add couscous to the boiling water.
  12. Cover the pan with its lid and remove the pan from the heat.
  13. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  14. In a small pan, toast the almonds(skinless) till golden in color.
  15. Open the lid, combine the couscous and the ground beef using a fork.
  16. In a small pan, toast the almonds(skinless) till golden in color.
  17. Open the lid and combine the couscous and the ground beef using a fork.
  18. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the cooked couscous.
  19. Serve hot along with Raita or Pickle.
Notes
•Adjust the spice level according to your needs.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/ground-beef-couscous-with-almonds/