Spiced Beef Patties With Couscous

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef (20% fat)
• 2/3 cup minced onion - (1 large)
• 3 tablespoons water
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 package plain couscous - (10 oz) prepared according
• to package instructions
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.