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Spicy Beef with Couscous

This curry is on the milder side, so it’s great for the whole family. The
addition of raisins to the couscous lends an unexpected sweetness.
P R E P 30 minutes C O O K 15 minutes M A K E S 4 main-dish servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small yellow summer squash
(about 6 ounces), cut into
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ⁄2-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves, crushed with
1 cup Chicken Broth (page 9)
garlic press
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon minced, peeled
fresh ginger 1 ⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
leaves, chopped
1 pound lean (90%) ground beef
1 cup plain couscous
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 ⁄3 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon garam masala spice mix
1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt

1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion
and cook 3 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook
1 minute.
2. Stir in ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with side of spoon,
about 5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in curry powder,
garam masala, and salt; cook 30 seconds. Add squash and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add broth and frozen peas; cook until slightly thickened and flavors
blend. Stir in cilantro.
4. Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs but add raisins with water.

5. Fluff couscous with fork and serve with beef mixture.
E A C H S E R V I N G About 520 calories | 34 g protein | 57 g carbohydrate |
16 g total fat (5 g saturated) | 69 mg cholesterol | 650 mg sodium.

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