£7.50–£11.50 at Tesco · around £2.38 a portion
⏱ 65 min serves 4

Beef and Aubergine Stew with Herby Couscous

A rich, slow-simmered stew with melting aubergine and spiced beef.

SHOPPING LIST

  • beef mince500g
  • aubergine2
  • onion1
  • garlic clove2
  • chopped tomatoes1 tin
  • beef stock cube1
  • ground cumin2 tsp
  • ground coriander1 tsp
  • cinnamon1 tsp
  • couscous300g
  • fresh parsley20g
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Cut the aubergines into chunks and toss with 1 tbsp oil, then roast in a 200°C oven for 20 minutes.
  2. 2Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large pot and cook the sliced onion and minced garlic for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the beef mince and cook for 8 minutes until browned.
  4. 4Stir in the cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, then add the chopped tomatoes and crumbled stock cube with 200ml water.
  5. 5Simmer for 20 minutes, then add the roasted aubergine and cook for 10 more minutes.
  6. 6Cook the couscous according to packet instructions and fluff with chopped parsley.
  7. 7Serve the stew over the couscous.
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