MORROCAN CHILI AND 10,000 GRAINS OF SAND

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Morrocan Chili and 10,000 Grains of Sand image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground lamb
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
A handful golden raisins
4 apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups couscous
3 to 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
A handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
A handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
8 pita breads, cut into wedgesfor scooping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, add meat and brown. Season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika. Add the bay leaf, onions, bell pepper and garlic to the pan. Cook until onions are soft, 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and zest, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce. Stir and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Bring butter and stock to a boil in a pot with tight fitting lid. Add dried fruit and couscous, stir then turn off heat and set lid in place. Let stand 5 minutes. Add nuts and herbs and toss with fork.
  • Toast pita wedges in hot oven or under broiler. Pile chili in bowls, top with "sand" and serve with pita wedges for scooping.

Sehrish Iqbal
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I'm not sure why this recipe calls for sand. It didn't add anything to the dish.


Rylin Moodley
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This chili was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices.


yusrahameed Yusra
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this chili, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and the sand added a nice touch of texture.


Jakariya
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The sand added a nice crunch, but I think I would have preferred it without.


Lanio Vante
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this one was actually pretty good. The sand added a nice touch of texture and flavor.


Sexy Fati
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This chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


ugonna cynthia
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I've never had chili with sand in it before, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice crunch and a unique flavor.


Dinuka Malinga
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This chili was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new chili recipe.


Abel ABEL
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I'm not sure what the sand was supposed to add to this chili, but it didn't do anything for me.


Moya Smith
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This chili was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the sand added a nice touch of texture.


Kalanba Sualiw
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I wasn't a fan of the sand in this chili. It was too gritty and didn't add anything to the flavor.


Deje Steel
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This chili was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The sand added a nice touch, but I think I would have preferred it without.


Hafsa Haruno
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I'm always looking for new and interesting chili recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The sand added a unique flavor and texture that I've never experienced before.


SK Rahul
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This chili was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially liked the addition of the sand, which gave it a bit of a kick.


Dhirj Sah
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I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about adding sand to my chili, but I'm glad I did! It added a nice crunch and a subtle earthy flavor.


dawod sami
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This Moroccan chili was a hit with my family! The combination of spices was perfect, and the addition of the 10,000 grains of sand gave it a unique and interesting texture. I will definitely be making this again.