Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Couscous

Spicy lamb meatballs in a harissa tomato sauce, served over light couscous.

SHOPPING LIST

• lamb mince500g
• harissa paste3 tbsp
• breadcrumbs50g
• egg1
• onion1
• garlic cloves2
• chopped tomatoes1 tin
• tomato puree1 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• couscous300g
• vegetable stock cube1
• olive oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Mix the lamb mince with 1 tbsp harissa, breadcrumbs, egg and salt, then shape into 16 meatballs.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning, then set aside.
3. 3In the same pan, fry the chopped onion and crushed garlic for 3 minutes.
4. 4Add the remaining harissa, tomato puree, cumin and chopped tomatoes, then simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 10 minutes until cooked through.
6. 6Meanwhile, pour boiling water over the couscous with the crumbled stock cube and leave for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
7. 7Serve the meatballs and sauce over the couscous.

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