Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous

Name: Moroccan Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1.5 cup couscous; 1 medium zucchini; 1 medium tomatoes; 0.5 cup raisins; 0.333 cup fresh mint leaves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and black pepper; 1.5 lb ground beef; 1 cup grated carrot (2 medium); 0.25 cup chopped parsley; 3 scallions; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Gently simmered beef, couscous and zucchini, warmed with paprika and cumin.

40 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 5 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

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1.Place couscous in a large bowl and add 1 ½ cups boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5 min
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2.Toss couscous with the zucchini, tomato, raisins, mint, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
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3.In a large bowl, combine beef, carrots, parsley, scallions, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Make twelve ½-inch-thick patties.
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4.Heat remaining oil in a nonstick skillet. In batches, cook patties over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with couscous.
4 min