Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties With Couscous Recipes

SPICED BEEF PATTIES WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water, half of the grated carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the dried apricots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, half of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon paprika and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.
• Combine the ground beef, scallions, cumin, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining grated carrot and 1 teaspoon paprika in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the remaining cilantro. Serve the patties with the couscous and yogurt sauce.

SPICED MORROCAN BEEF PATTIES

Steps:

• Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• For each patty, shape 1/4 cup mixture into 3/4-inch-thick round. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• To serve, prepare couscous according to package directions, mound in center of platter and surround with the beef patties.

MOROCCAN BEEF WITH HONEY SPICE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• Combine vinegar and seasonings, stir well.
• Add honey and oil, stirring until blended.
• Remove 1/3 cup marinade; set aside for preparing couscous.
• Slice steak diagonally into thin slices.
• Place steak in marinade, turning to coat.
• Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Cook steak in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until browned.
• Turn steak, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 7-10 minutes for medium doneness.
• While steak is cooking, prepare couscous. In large saucepan, combine water, reserved marinade, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and parsley.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve with steak.

MOROCCAN SPICED BEEF

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• In a shallow bowl stir together all ingredients except steaks. Add steaks and rub with spice mixture. Let steaks stand, covered, at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Grill steaks on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. (Or you can broil steaks under a preheated broiler 3 to 4 inches from heat.).
• Serve steaks with chutney. Enjoy!

FRAGRANT MOROCCAN SPICED MINCE WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients in a small bowl or jar. (These are fairly forgiving. You can double or triple the quantities and leave them in a jar for next time.).
• Toast almonds and pine nuts if not already done. Careful NOT to burn. Can place in a non stick fry pan or a saucepan on low heat until they start to brown or are golden. Remove from heat, place on a towel or paper towels to cool. Nuts keep browning slightly after being removed from their heat source.
• Put couscous and raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water and orange juice over them. Allow to sit while you cook. (Adjust the water/juice to the instructions of how to cook the couscous. Try not to add too much liquid, it will go soggy).
• Over medium to high heat, put oil in a large fry pan with approximately 2tb of the mixed spices. Cook through til fragrant (1-3 minutes).
• Add garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stirring and careful not to burn.
• Add onion, cook til transparent. Add mince, cook til browned. Add carrot, mix through then add cabbage, a bit at a time so it reduces. Add capsicum (red pepper).
• Taste for flavours. Season with salt or pepper or if you have more spices left, add more if necessary.
• Add nuts, cous cous and raisins and mix through.
• Serve.