One-Pot Spiced Beef and Tomato Couscous

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Ground beef cooked with aromatic spices and tomatoes, combined with fluffy couscous in one pot for an easy and flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced canned tomatoes with juice
• 1 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 1/4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover the pot and let it sit for 5 minutes until couscous absorbs the liquid.
6. Step 6: Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.