Couscous De Mouton Tout Simple (Moroccan Mutton Couscous) Recipe

Name: Couscous De Mouton Tout Simple (Moroccan Mutton Couscous)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds lamb shoulder, chopped into pieces; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1/2 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon ras el hanout; 1 pinch saffron threads; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 quarts water; 6 (5.8 ounce) boxes couscous; 4 zucchini, cut into thick slices; 4 turnips, quartered; 4 carrots, cut into thick slices; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds lamb shoulder, chopped into pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ras el hanout
1 pinch saffron threads
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 quarts water
6 (5.8 ounce) boxes couscous
4 zucchini, cut into thick slices
4 turnips, quartered
4 carrots, cut into thick slices
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add lamb; cook and stir until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato puree, onion, ras el hanout, saffron, salt, and pepper. Cover with 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
2
Pour couscous into a very large bowl. Cover with 1 1/2 cups water. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a couscous steamer insert.
3
Stir zucchini, turnips, carrots, and celery into the pot. Set couscous steamer on top; cover and steam until tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Spoon couscous back into the bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter and fluff with a fork. Serve lamb and chickpea stew on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 pounds lamb shoulder, chopped into pieces, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, 2 tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Couscous De Mouton Tout Simple (Moroccan Mutton Couscous) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous De Mouton Tout Simple (Moroccan Mutton Couscous)

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