One-Pot Spiced Beef & Roasted Eggplant Couscous with Mint Yogurt Sauce
This flavorful one-pot dish features savory spiced ground beef, tender roasted eggplant, and gluten-free couscous, all topped with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's satisfying, gluten-free, and ready in just 45 minutes.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup gluten-free couscous or millet couscous
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, toss cubed eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast uncovered in the pot for 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
⏱️ 15 minutes 🌡️ 425°FMove the pot to the stovetop over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 minutesAdd ground beef, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 minutesStir in gluten-free couscous and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
⏱️ 8 minutesMeanwhile, make the mint yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season to taste.
⏱️ 2 minutesFluff couscous mixture with a fork. Serve in bowls topped with a generous dollop of mint yogurt sauce.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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