Harissa Beef Couscous Bowls with Cucumber-Tomato Salad & Marinated Red Onion

Harissa Beef Couscous Bowls

with Cucumber-Tomato Salad & Marinated Red Onion

35 MIN
4 Servings
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These vibrant bowls feature smoky, spicy beef that cooks in both tomato and harissa paste for a balance of flavors, plus a drizzle of lemon sour cream for a cooling finish. You'll serve the fragrant beef over a tender bed of couscous and with a fresh tomato and cucumber salad, plus a sprinkle of za'atar for an extra punch.

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  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    610 Cals (est.)
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Harissa Beef Couscous Bowls with Cucumber-Tomato Salad & Marinated Red Onion
Title
  • 20 oz Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous
  • 4 Tbsps Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tbsps Red Harissa Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Za'atar Seasoning (Sumac, Aleppo Pepper, Sesame Seeds, Salt, Thyme & Whole Oregano)
  • ½ lb Grape Tomatoes
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers
  • 2 Lemons
  • 2 Red Onions
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Tbsps Red Wine Vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic
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Harissa Beef Couscous Bowls

Prepare the ingredients
1 Prepare the ingredients

Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the cucumbers. Halve the tomatoes. Halve the lemons crosswise; remove the seeds. Peel 4 cloves of garlic; using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate into a paste. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onions. In a bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, up to half the za'atar, a drizzle of olive oil, and the juice of 1 lemon; season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, the juice of the remaining lemon, and as much of the garlic paste as you'd like. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate, medium bowl, combine the sliced onions and vinegar or verjus; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

2 Cook the couscous
Add the couscous to the pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Cook the couscous
Cook the beef & serve your dish
3 Cook the beef & serve your dish

Meanwhile, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium- high until hot. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper; break the meat apart with a spoon. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the tomato paste and harissa paste. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add 1 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened and the beef is cooked through. Turn off the heat. Serve the cooked couscous topped with the cooked beef, cucumber-tomato salad, lemon sour cream, and as much of the marinated onions as you'd like. Garnish with as much of the remaining za'atar as you'd like. Enjoy!

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