Moroccan Spiced Beef
SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 564 CALS
For a speedy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavour, this Moroccan Spiced Beef hits all the right notes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a high-protein, low-fat meal featuring aromatic cumin, coriander, and a hint of honey for balance. The couscous soaks up the rich, lemony sauce, while the cool Greek yogurt on top adds a creamy finish. It’s an easy, vibrant dish that’s perfect for when you want something quick yet full of warmth and spice!
Moroccan Spiced Beef
SERVES 2 // READY IN 15 MINS // 564 CALS
INGREDIENTS
120g (4oz) couscous
1 chicken stock cube
250g (9oz) minced (ground) beef 5% fat
1 lemon
1 medium courgette (zucchini)
1 tsp cumin
half a tsp turmeric
half a tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 heaped tsp garlic paste
10g (1 heaped tsp) sun dried tomato paste
2 tsp honey
40g (2 heaped tbsp) natural greek yogurt
1 red (bell) pepper
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Boil a half-full kettle.
Wash the lemon in hot soapy water to remove the wax. Zest the lemon and then cut in half.
Put the couscous in a bowl and add 200ml boiled water. Stir in half the chicken stock cube and the juice of half the lemon. Cover and leave until ready to serve.
STEP 2
Wash and trim the courgette (zucchini), then roughly chop. Wash and de-seed the bell pepper, then roughly chop.
Heat a frying pan on a high heat. Once hot, add the minced (ground) beef, courgette (zucchini) and chopped pepper. Fry, breaking up the mince as it cooks, for 5-6 minutes, or until no pink meat remains. Season with salt and pepper.
STEP 3
When the beef is cooked, turn the heat to medium and stir through the spices, tomato paste, sun-dried tomato paste and garlic paste. Cook for 30 seconds before adding 100ml water.
Bring to the boil, then add the rest of the stock cube, the honey, the lemon zest and remaining lemon juice.
Simmer for 2-3 mins.
STEP 4
Fluff up the couscous with a fork, then share between two bowls.
Add the spiced beef and top with a tablespoon each of Greek yogurt.
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING)
564 CALS // 50G PROTEIN // 10G FAT // 64G CARBS