lamb and cheddar moroccan couscous

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on Dec 6, 2011

I add a second package of cheddar, well, because we enjoy cheddar overkill. ;)

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield The hubs, I, and our 5 sons.

Ingredients

  • MEAT MIXTURE
  • 1 pound lamb, sliced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 - white onions
  • 1 - red onion
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red curry
  • 1 - rind of preserved moroccan lemon, sliced thinly
  • 1 package butter beans, frozen
  • 1 stick butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark
  • 2 slices roasted red peppers for a jar, chopped
  • 3 - cured olives, sliced
  • COUSCOUS
  • 1 box beef broth
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 dash saffron
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, mixed with sugar
  • 1/2 cup sultanas
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, sliced thinly
  • 2 - indian peppers, dried and whole
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 boxes couscous, multicolored if possible
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

How To Make lamb and cheddar moroccan couscous

  • Step 1
    To prepare meat mixture, place butter and onions in first skillet on med high heat. Cook for about 4 minutes or until onions have softened, then place the rest of the meat mixture ingredients in. Lower heat and cook for 30 minutes covered. Stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2
    To prepare couscous, place all the ingredients except couscous in a pot. Let bubble not boil. Cook for entire time meat is cooking. Let the dried fruit plump.
  • Step 3
    Turn the heat up to a boil after the 30 min. Once the the liquid reaches a boil, pull from heat. Remove Indian whole peppers. Dump in couscous. Give a quick stir, and put the lid back on as couscous absorbs liquid. *if using large pearl Israeli couscous, do not remove from heat when adding, may need to add more liquid (water or broth) for large pearl.
  • Step 4
    Check to make sure, couscous is cooked completely. Add the necessary liquid if not. Then add cheddar and stir completely.
  • Step 5
    To serve, scoop couscous on a plate. Smooth out to cover plate, make and indentation in center to add meat mixture. Ladle meat in indentation. Enjoy! Add cayenne pepper to taste.

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