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Dawood Basha (Lebanese Meatballs with Potatoes & Rice)

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Tender beef strips sautéed with onions, peppers, and spices in a tomato-based sauce, served over fluffy couscous—a comforting, flavorful Turkish-inspired one-pan meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean beef (sirloin or top round), sliced into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced or diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups beef or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef strips and sauté until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add remaining olive oil if needed. Sauté onions until translucent, then add bell peppers and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly. Add diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Return beef to the pan, mix well, and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until flavors meld and beef is fully cooked.
  5. Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  6. Serve couscous on a plate or platter, top with beef sauté, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for best results.
  • For more heat, add chili flakes or a diced chili pepper.
  • Make it vegetarian by swapping beef for chickpeas or tofu and using vegetable broth.
  • Customize with additional vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
  • Double the recipe easily—just cook in batches to avoid crowding the pan.

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Keywords: Turkish beef sauté, couscous dinner, one-pan meal, Turkish main dish, beef and vegetables, Mediterranean beef

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