MOROCCAN CHILI W/ 10,000 GRAINS OF SAND (COUSCOUS)

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from Rachel Ray. The 10,000 grains of sand is COUSCOUS! A unique twist on chili. The flavors work very well together. This would go well on top of anything (baked potato, hotdog, etc.)

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

8 pita breads, cut into wedges for scooping
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs ground lamb
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup golden raisin (recipe says "handful")
4 dried apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups couscous
3 -4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (recipe says "handful")
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (recipe says "handful")
3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (if serving with pita bread).
  • Heat skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, add meat and brown.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika. Add the bay leaf, onions, bell pepper and garlic to the pan.
  • Cook until onions are soft, 8 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and zest, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce. Stir and reduce heat to simmer (for about 10 minutes while you make the couscous).
  • To make couscous: Bring butter and stock to a boil in a separate pot with tight fitting lid. (This is a good time to put the pitas in the oven too).
  • Add dried fruit and couscous, stir then turn off heat and set lid in place. Let stand 5 minutes. Add nuts and herbs and toss with fork.
  • Pile chili in bowls, top with "sand" and serve with pita wedges for scooping.

Ivanny Yohana
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes.


khodor sandakli
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my couscous turned out mushy. I'll try again next time.


shazad jan007
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to scale up and it's always a hit.


Banita Rai
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I love that this dish can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze!


THOMAS PEACHER
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The couscous is a good source of fiber and the chili is packed with protein.


Fiza Nadeem
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Traveling HereNthere
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This dish is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Uk New number
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The couscous was a bit bland for my taste, but the chili was delicious.


Senzo Hlongwana
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sudip Thakuri
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This was my first time making couscous, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Agnes Brenya
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The dried fruit and nuts add a really nice touch.


pramesh singh
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Abdulahi Kehinde
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. The grains were perfectly cooked and the spices were so flavorful.


Nirob Dey
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This Moroccan Chili with 10,000 Grains of Sand Couscous was a delightful culinary journey. The combination of flavors and textures was simply exquisite.