MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH MEAT AND VEGETABLES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Moroccan Couscous with Meat and Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 quarts water (or beef broth) plus 2 cups to use during couscous procedure
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
4 pounds lamb shoulder or lamb shank, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small bouquet parsley, approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon black pepper
24 ounces couscous
1 pound green and yellow zucchini cut in half lengthwise
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound potatoes, any kind, peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 head cabbage, diced
1 pound peas, fresh or frozen
2 rutabagas, peeled and diced
2 large turnips, peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 cup butter, softened
* Bay leaves and fresh thyme may also be added to the recipe
* 2 to 3 whole jalapenos can also be added to the vegetables, then served separately

Steps:

  • Put broth in the couscousiere pot, add the onions, tomatoes, meat, parsley, olive oil, saffron, ginger and salt and pepper. Boil on medium high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Put the keskes on top of the pot and add couscous slowly. Let the couscous steam for 1/2 hour.
  • After steam starts coming up, take the couscous out of keskes and transfer into a large bowl (gsaa). Break up any clumping grains of couscous with wooden spoon, and cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup cold water on the couscous while it is in the bowl, to make the grains larger and soft. Return to heat and steam for another 30 minutes. Remove the couscous from the pot and transfer to the large bowl. Again, break up any clumps and sprinkle with 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water. Remove the meat from the couscousiere, cover and set aside. Add vegetables to the couscousiere and return the couscous to the keske and place in the couscousiere. Cook the vegetables and the couscous for 30 to 45 minutes on medium high heat. After the vegetables and couscous are all fully cooked, remove the couscousiere from heat. Return the couscous to a large bowl and add butter. Place the couscous on a platter, forming a hole in the middle of the couscous. Place meat in the hole and top with vegetables. Put sauce around sides of the platter. Serve guests additional sauce in small bowls.

uzair naseem
[email protected]

5 stars for this recipe! It's a winner.


Tilli Abdul Shakul
[email protected]

I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Sajid Said
[email protected]

This Moroccan couscous dish is a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


lal m47
[email protected]

This recipe gets two thumbs up from me!


Ian Ochieng
[email protected]

I'm definitely going to make this dish again. It's a keeper!


Ronne Colette
[email protected]

Overall, this dish was a hit! It's a great choice for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Mikee Introna Michele
[email protected]

The couscous was a bit dry for my taste. I added some extra broth and it was perfect.


Annalicia Martinez
[email protected]

The dish was a bit spicier than I expected, but still very enjoyable. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Sk Naim Mia
[email protected]

I substituted chicken for the beef and it turned out just as delicious. This recipe is very versatile and can be easily adapted to your own preferences.


Ripon Mittro
[email protected]

My family loved this dish! It was a great way to introduce them to Moroccan cuisine. Even my picky eaters enjoyed it.


Mada flamingo1213
[email protected]

The dish was packed with flavor. The vegetables were perfectly tender and the meat was well-seasoned. The couscous was light and fluffy, soaking up all the delicious sauce.


James Safety
[email protected]

The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came out perfectly cooked. This is definitely going to be a new favorite recipe in my household.


Gamer noxWG
[email protected]

This Moroccan couscous dish was an absolute delight! The combination of tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy couscous was simply irresistible.