Spiced Beef Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Beef Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red onion medium, finely chopped; cooking oil spray; 1 pound ground beef; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 14 ounces corn kernels drained; 14 ounces red kidney beans rinsed; 1 cup couscous; 3 tablespoons butter chopped; 3/4 cup boiling water; 2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped; 1 avocado finely chopped; lemon wedges to serve

Servings: persons

1 red onion medium, finely chopped
cooking oil spray
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic crushed
14 ounces corn kernels drained
14 ounces red kidney beans rinsed
1 cup couscous
3 tablespoons butter chopped
3/4 cup boiling water
2 medium tomatoes coarsely chopped
1 avocado finely chopped
lemon wedges to serve

1
Heat a large frying pan over moderate heat. Spray onion with oil. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, 3-4 mins, or until soft.
2
Add ground beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, 5 mins, or until browned. Add spices and garlic to pan and cook, stirring, 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add corn and beans and cook, stirring 5 mins, or until heated. Remove from heat.
3
Place couscous and butter in a large heatproof bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover with plastic food wrap and set aside 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains.
4
Add ground beef mixture, tomatoes and avocado to couscous. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Spoon into shallow serving bowls. Serve with lemon wedges.

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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.

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 red onion medium, finely chopped, cooking oil spray, 1 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Beef Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spiced Beef Couscous Salad

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