Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous

Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous
Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous
Robert Colombi of Paris, France, writes: "My mother was Sicilian and my father, Corsican, but I was born in Morocco and lived there for many years. I learned how to cook mostly from my mother, but also from my many travels throughout Morocco (which is why my favorite spices are coriander, thyme, and cumin). As I became older, I developed a stronger interest in cooking, especially after I moved to France and got married. I guess I started to feel very nostalgic about the country of my childhood, and it became more important for me to remember and re-create those tastes for my French friends and family."
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Moroccan Sauté High Fiber Low Sodium Lunch Ground Beef Spice Fall Healthy Cinnamon Couscous Coriander Bon Appétit Paris France
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. For each patty, shape 1/4 cup mixture into 3/4-inch-thick round. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Mound couscous in center of platter and surround with patties. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Per serving: 597 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated), 95 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 36 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›

Preparation Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. For each patty, shape 1/4 cup mixture into 3/4-inch-thick round. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Mound couscous in center of platter and surround with patties. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Per serving: 597 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated), 95 mg cholesterol, 102 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 36 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›