Couscous with Lamb
A hearty one-pot meal of tender lamb and vegetables served over fluffy couscous. This comforting dish is perfect for a family dinner and comes together with simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb lamb stew meat
- 1.5 cup couscous
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add 1.5 lb lamb chunks and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove lamb and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, add 1 sliced onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 3 sliced carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 1 can drained chickpeas. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- 4
Return lamb to the pot. Add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour.
- 5
Add 2 sliced zucchini and cook for 10 more minutes, until zucchini is tender but not mushy. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Meanwhile, prepare couscous: bring 1.5 cups water to a boil, stir in 1.5 cups couscous, cover, and let sit off heat for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 7
Serve the lamb and vegetables over the couscous, spooning extra broth over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- measuring cups
- knife
- cutting board
- fork
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