One-Pot Smoky Beef & Chickpea Tagine with Lemon-Herb Couscous

This quick and vibrant gluten-free beef tagine features tender beef, smoky spices, and chickpeas cooked in the air fryer, served over a zesty lemon-herb gluten-free couscous. It's a hearty and wholesome meal ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

⏱️ 25 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 420 calories
One-Pot Smoky Beef & Chickpea Tagine with Lemon-Herb Couscous
Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 15 oz can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup gluten-free couscous (or cauliflower couscous)
  • 1.25 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
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Instructions

1

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss beef cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
2

Add seasoned beef, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, chickpeas, and crushed tomatoes to an oven-safe air fryer insert or dish. Stir well to combine.

⏱️ 1 minute
3

Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

⏱️ 12 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
4

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in gluten-free couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.

⏱️ 5 minutes
5

Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in lemon juice, parsley, and mint. Serve smoky beef & chickpea tagine over lemon-herb couscous.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

420
Calories
31g
Protein
38g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can prepare the beef tagine and couscous up to 2 days ahead; reheat before serving.

You can use a sheet of heavy-duty foil shaped to fit your air fryer basket, making sure the sides are raised to hold in juices.

Absolutely! Divide into containers and refrigerate for a quick grab-and-go lunch or dinner.

Yes, the beef and chickpea mixture freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before serving over fresh couscous.

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