Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 cups 1/4 Inch Sliced Carrots
  • 3/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 cups Fat Free, Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cups Raisins
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zested
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 15 ounces, weight Can Of Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1- 1/2 cup Cooked Couscous

Method

  • Heat a large skillet/pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan, stirring to crumble and cook until no longer pink.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet into a bowl and drain away the fat.
  • Set the beef aside.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and swirl to coat.
  • Add the sliced onion and cut carrots, and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Add the spices (cumin, cinnamon, coriander and cayenne) and saute for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
  • Add the ground beef back into the skillet along with the chicken broth, raisins, lemon zest, tomato paste, salt and chickpeas.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer (medium-low) for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lemon juice.
  • Serve with couscous.
  • Enjoy!
  • Recipe inspired by: Cooking Light.