Lamb Couscous Recipe

Name: Lamb Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lamb shoulder boned, cubed; 2 each onions; 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped; 1 pint lamb, stock; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 pint couscous; 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions; 1 each sweet red bell peppers; 1 each cucumbers; 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon chives; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 x olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound lamb shoulder boned, cubed
2 each onions
2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
1 pint lamb, stock
1 pinch saffron threads
1 pint couscous
1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions
1 each sweet red bell peppers
1 each cucumbers
1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped
1 tablespoon chives
1 tablespoon parsley leaves
1 tablespoon coriander
1 x olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper

1
Lightly saute the meat in two tablespoons of olive oil.
2
Remove and add the onions, cooking them over a low heat without colouring for 10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, saute for 1 minute and return the meat to the pan along with the saffron.
4
Pour over stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for one hour, or until the lamb is tender.
5
You should end up with about half the quantity of liquid.
6
If there is more than this, remove the meat and onions and reduce the stock over a high heat.
7
Add one pint of boiling water to the couscous, cover with a tea towel and leave for 10 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
8
Finely chop the spring onion, core and deseed the red pepper and top and tail the cucumber, remove the seeds and finely dice.
9
Fluff up the couscous with a fork, and the chopped vegetables, 2 fl oz of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the chopped herbs and keep warm.
11
To serve, ladle the lamb on top of the couscous and serve with lots of juice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lamb shoulder boned, cubed, 2 each onions, 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped, 1 pint lamb, stock, and more.

Yes, Lamb 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.

Lamb Couscous

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