Description
Skip the takeout and turn your kitchen into a spice bazaar! This Moroccan-inspired bowl is layered with cinnamon-scented beef, fluffy apricot couscous, and a cooling mint yogurt that ties it all together. Perfect for quick dinners or stylish meal prep, it’s bold, balanced, and absolutely unforgettable. One skillet, one bowl, and 35 minutes to a flavor-packed escape.
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp each: cinnamon, cumin, ground coriander
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup hot chicken broth
• ⅓ cup chopped dried apricots
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Mint Yogurt Sauce:
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Cook Beef: Sauté onion in 1 tbsp oil until soft. Add garlic and spices, stir 30 secs. Add beef, cook until browned. Season well.
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Make Couscous: Place couscous and apricots in bowl. Pour hot broth over, cover 5 mins. Fluff with fork, stir in 1 tbsp oil + pinch of salt.
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Mix Yogurt: Stir yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
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Assemble: Spoon couscous into bowls, top with beef, then a dollop of mint yogurt. Garnish with herbs or nuts if desired.
Notes
– Bloom spices in oil to unlock their depth
– Don’t skip the yogurt—it balances the warmth beautifully
– Great for leftovers: keeps 4 days in the fridge
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 470 Cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 27g