Peppery Meat Loaf with Couscous Recipe

Name: Peppery Meat Loaf with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef stock or water; 3/4 cup whole wheat couscous; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 8 oz Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled; 1 onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce, divided; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp ground cumin (see Notes); 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef stock or water
3/4 cup whole wheat couscous
1 lb extra lean ground beef
8 oz Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce, divided
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin (see Notes)
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a saucepan, bring water and beef stock to a boil.
3
Gradually stir in couscous.
4
Cover, remove from heat and set aside or let stand until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
Fluff with a fork before using.
6
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, onion, bell pepper, parsley, eggs, all but 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne and couscous.
7
Using your hands, mix until well blended.
8
Transfer to a 9x5 inch loaf pan and spread remaining 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce over top.
9
Bake in preheated oven until temperature reaches 165F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef stock or water, 3/4 cup whole wheat couscous, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Peppery Meat Loaf with 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.

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Peppery Meat Loaf with Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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