Name: Middle Eastern Beef Mince Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g lean beef mince; 300 g wholemeal couscous; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs Moroccan seasoning; 1 red onion thinly sliced; 350 g butternut pumpkin peeled cut into 2cm pieces; 1/2 cauliflower cut into florets; 2 zucchinis grated small; 80 g baby rocket; 1 bunch coriander *to serve; 1 handful toasted pine nuts *to serve; 4 lemon *to serve

by Jaime Chambers/Australian Beef Last updated on 07/10/2019

Tasty Moroccan mince and sweet butternut pumpkin ensure your winter cravings are satisfied in a flash. - Jaime Chambers/Australian Beef

Ingredients

500 g lean beef mince
300 g wholemeal couscous
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs Moroccan seasoning
1 red onion thinly sliced
350 g butternut pumpkin peeled cut into 2cm pieces
1/2 cauliflower cut into florets
2 zucchinis grated small
80 g baby rocket
1 bunch coriander *to serve
1 handful toasted pine nuts *to serve
4 lemon *to serve

Method

Step 1

Prepare couscous according to packet instructions and set aside.
Step 2

Heat half the oil in a large wok or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince and cook for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add onion, Moroccan seasoning, one tablespoon water and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 3

Microwave pumpkin and cauliflower for 2-2 1/2 minutes on high or until tender.
Step 4

Divide couscous between bowls. Top with mince mixture, pumpkin, cauliflower, zucchini and rocket. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with coriander and pine nuts. Serve with lemon wedges.