Best 12 Peppery Meat Loaf With Couscous Recipes

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When you think of a classic comfort food, peppery meatloaf with couscous is likely to come to mind. This hearty dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion meal. The combination of juicy, flavorful meatloaf and fluffy, tender couscous creates a satisfying and delicious dish that everyone is sure to love. With the right recipe, you can easily make this classic dish at home, whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERY MEAT LOAF WITH COUSCOUS



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Editor's Note: If you've never cooked with couscous before, then this recipe for Peppery Meat Loaf with Couscous is one you need to try! This contemporary take on the beloved dish will be a welcome addition to your meal planning. This recipe for meat loaf with couscous boasts an assortment of additional ingredients, including Italian sausage, red bell pepper, and herbs and spices. The result is a flavorful beef recipe that is easy to make and one that you will want to make for months to come. This meat loaf recipe can be served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a delicious and filling dinner. I love the range of mouth-watering tastes in this recipe, which combines old-fashioned meat loaf with Mediterranean flavors such as red peppers, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Serve this with baked potatoes in their skins and a tossed salad.

Provided by Judith Finlayson

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup water
½ cup reduced-sodium beef stock or water
¾ cup whole wheat couscous
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
8 oz. Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ cup finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin (see Notes below)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a saucepan, bring water and beef stock to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and set aside or let stand until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before using.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, parsley, eggs, all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and couscous. Using your hands, mix until well blended. Transfer to a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and spread remaining 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce over top. Bake in preheated oven until temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour.

PEPPERY MEAT LOAF WITH COUSCOUS



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Mouthwatering tastes in this recipe, which combines old fashioned meat loaf with Mediterranean flavors such as red peppers, paprika, cumin and coriander. Serve with baked potatoes in their skins and a tossed salad. This meat loaf contains a high amount of dietary fiber.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth or 1/2 cup water
3/4 cup whole wheat couscous
1 lb extra lean ground beef
8 ounces Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Instant read thermometer.
  • In a saucepan, bring water and beef stock to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and set aside or let stand until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before using.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, parsley, eggs, all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and couscous. Using your hands, mix until well blended. Transfer to loaf pan and spread remaining 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce over top. Bake in preheated oven until temperature reaches 165°F on a thermometer, about 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.
  • VARIATION: Substitute spelt or barley couscous for the whole wheat version.
  • TIP: For the best flavor, toast whole cumin and coriander seeds and grind them yourself. To toast seeds, spread in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or a spice grinder and grind.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 104.2, Sodium 547.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 19.8

RAINBOW BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS



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This super-easy side dish can be served warm, but it's also delicious chilled and served as a salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot or 1/2 small red onion, minced
3 medium red, yellow, green or orange bell peppers or a mix, finely diced
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the peppers just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the couscous, immediately cover and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter or large bowl and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

MOROCCAN MEATLOAF WITH LEMON HONEY GRAVY AND ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or chicken
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, peeled
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large egg, beaten
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/4 cup pitted, finely chopped green olives
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a scant palmful
1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/3 palmful (for chicken only)
2 pinches ground cinnamon
A handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 handfuls fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound firm zucchini, chopped into small dice
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, add the meat, 1 small onion, grated on box grater or with handheld flat grater, directly over mixing bowl. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic, panko, about 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, the egg, the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Mix to combine. Add the olives, spices, a handful of parsley and a handful of mint. Combine well. Form the mixture into 4 individual rolls and bake on a parchment lined sheet pan until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. The meat loaves may be made ahead and stored; reheat in pan gravy.
  • Heat a medium shallow pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt, then add the remaining garlic, and combine. Stir in the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a bubble. Add 1 1/2 cups of couscous and remaining handful of chopped mint. Turn off the heat and cover pan. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter to a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Whisk the flour into melted butter, then add the Worcestershire sauce and remaining 1 cup of chicken stock, the remaining lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup honey, and salt and pepper, to taste. Slide the meat loaves into the sauce. (If the meat loaves are cold, tent with foil and gently reheat in low simmering sauce.) Once the meat loaves are warm, transfer them to a serving plate and raise the heat to high. As soon as the sauce becomes syrupy after 1 to 2 minutes, drizzle it over meat and serve with couscous alongside.

RED PEPPER MEAT LOAF



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This recipe is a nice substitute for the usual beef meat loaf. It's plenty moist and so flavorful with the sweet red pepper. Leftovers are great for sandwiches the next day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
3/4 cup coarsely crumbled cornbread
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Dash dried basil
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble pork and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

PEPPERED MEAT LOAF



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I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it! -Laura Burgess, Mount Vernon, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup crushed saltines
1/2 cup ketchup
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
3 pounds ground beef
1 pound spicy bulk pork sausage
SAUCE:
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. Top with potatoes., In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion, tomato sauce, saltines, ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and seasoned pepper. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf; transfer to slow cooker. Combine sauce ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted into meat loaf reads at least 160° and potatoes are tender, 6 to 6-1/2 hours. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

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ONION- AND PEPPER-STUFFED MEATLOAF



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Ever get bored with meatloaf? Me too! Take a classic recipe and make it pop! You can stuff it with just about anything and make it fun and exciting!

Provided by Bill Adams

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cooking spray
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
12 crushed saltine crackers
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup ketchup, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut 3/4 each of onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin slices. Dice remaining 1/4 of onion and peppers.
  • Mix ground beef, diced onion and peppers, tomato sauce, crushed crackers, brown sugar, egg, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, olive oil, steak seasoning, garlic, and pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.
  • Spread 1/2 of the beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top meat with sliced onion and peppers, leaving a 1-inch border. Spread remaining beef mixture over vegetables, tucking in sides to seal vegetables in the center of the meatloaf. Pour ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 897.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

COUSCOUS MEATLOAF CHERMOULA



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This recipe is from Kitty Morse. I usually find her recipes have a long list of hard to find ingredients and are too complicated for me. This one does have a lot of steps but it is so delicious. I have to make sure that I have plenty of time whenever I want to make this.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can beef broth, divided
3/4 cup couscous
1 lb ground lamb
1 lb ground sirloin
2 eggs, beaten
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
3 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onion is golden.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl; set aside.
  • Add the tomato sauce, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat (this mixture will be refered to as chermoula from this point on) Cook, 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until the tomato sauce begins to bubble.
  • Remove from heat; add half of the chermoula to the onion-pepper-garlic mixture.
  • Keep the remainder of the chermoula in the pan and set aside.
  • In another saucepan, add 1 cup beef broth; bring to a boil.
  • Add in the couscous; stir once and remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand for 12-15 minutes or until couscous is tender.
  • Lightly oil a 6-cup ring mold.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the couscous, ground lamb, ground sirloin, onion-pepper-garlic mixture, and eggs.
  • Mix together using your hands to break up any lumps.
  • Spoon mixture into the mold; spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Place mold in a larger baking pan (to catch any juices that may boil over).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until firm.
  • Take out of the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto a serving platter.
  • Over medium heat, mix together the remaining chermoula and the remaining beef broth with the crushed bouillon cube and chopped tomatoes.
  • Cook for 6 minutes or so, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
  • Spoon the sauce over the meatloaf and serve any extra on the side.

SHEET PAN MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf cooks in about 1 hour and has minimal cleanup required. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. Pair with three-ingredient macaroni and cheese, and a vegetable to round out this meal.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 large eggs
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup BBQ sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in large bowl and mix by hand.
  • Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Shape meatloaf mixture evenly into a rectangular shape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Brush with remaining BBQ sauce (or more as needed) and bake until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees C (73 degrees C), about 15 more minutes.
  • Slice meatloaf and serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 189.5 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 341.2 mg

COUSCOUS WITH RED PEPPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the lemon juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining oil and parsley. Stir with a fork to blend and separate the grains. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

MEAT LOAF WITH PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield Six or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped green peppers
1 1/2 cups finely diced mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup finely ground bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg, lightly beaten
Tomato sauce with horseradish (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Put the beef in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onions, green peppers and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until the vegetable mixture is wilted. Continue cooking until any liquid evaporates. Let it stand until cool.
  • Add the cooked vegetable mixture and parsley to the meat. Add salt, pepper, the bread crumbs, allspice and egg. Blend well with the hands.
  • Pack the mixture into a seven- cup loaf pan and smooth over the top. Place in the oven and bake one hour. Remove from the oven and let stand 20 minutes.
  • Unmold and serve sliced. Serve the tomato sauce with horseradish on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 506, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams

PEPPERY MEAT LOAF WITH COUSCOUS



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Categories     Beef

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup water
½ cup beef stock (reduced-sodium) or water
¾ cup whole wheat couscous
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
8 oz. Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled (250 mL)
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ cup parsley, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup tomato sauce, (reduced sodium), divided
1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Instant read thermometer. In a saucepan, bring water and beef stock to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and set aside or let stand until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before using. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, parsley, eggs, all but 2 Tbsp. of the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and couscous. Using your hands, mix until well blended. Transfer to loaf pan and spread remaining 2 Tbsp. of tomato sauce over top. Bake in preheated oven until temperature reaches 165 F. on a thermometer, about 1 hour. Makes 8 servings. VARIATION: Substitute spelt or barley couscous for the whole wheat version. The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook TIP: For the best flavor, toast whole cumin and coriander seeds and grind them yourself. To toast seeds, spread in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar or a spice grinder and grind.

Tips:

  • For a flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the meatloaf mixture, such as onions, celery, and carrots, for added texture and flavor.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • To prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry, add a binder such as eggs, bread crumbs, or oatmeal to the mixture.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn.

Conclusion:

Peppery meatloaf with couscous is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatloaf is made with a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and it is seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. The couscous is cooked in a flavorful broth, and it is served as a bed for the meatloaf. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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