Name: Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, finely grated; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped dried apricots or golden raisins; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces); 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 3 scallions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Combine 2 cups water, half of the grated carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the dried apricots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Set aside until ready to serve.
Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, half of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon paprika and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine the ground beef, scallions, cumin, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining grated carrot and 1 teaspoon paprika in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the remaining cilantro. Serve the patties with the couscous and yogurt sauce.

Photograph by Ryan Dausch

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous

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