Savory Pumpkin and Oxtail Cous Cous Recipe

Name: Savory Pumpkin and Oxtail Cous Cous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds oxtails; 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced lengthwise; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger; 3 pinches saffron; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, or water; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths; 1 1/2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 6 to 8 cups hot cooked couscous

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds oxtails
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced lengthwise
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
3 pinches saffron
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, or water
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 1/2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
6 to 8 cups hot cooked couscous

1
In a large Dutch oven or cous-cousiere, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the oxtails and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
3
Add onions and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the garlic, ginger, saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper, and salt and pepper, and cook until aromatic, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
6
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until oxtails are tender but not falling apart.
7
Add the carrots and continue to cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
8
Add the pumpkin, sugar, and raisins, and continue to cook uncovered, until pumpkin and oxtails are tender, about 15 minutes.
9
Add the chickpeas, cilantro, and parsley and cook an additional 10 minutes, until flavors come together.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings, serve over hot couscous.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 pounds oxtails, 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Savory Pumpkin and Oxtail Cous Cous 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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Savory Pumpkin and Oxtail Cous Cous

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