Mediterranean Beef & Couscous Plates are like a flavor-packed vacation in a bowl—tender, spiced beef layered over fluffy couscous, with crisp veggies, herbs, and a lemony yogurt drizzle. It’s bright, bold, and totally meal-prep worthy. 🥙🌿🍋
🥗🔥 Mediterranean Beef & Couscous Plates
(Savory spiced beef, herby couscous, fresh veggies, and creamy yogurt sauce)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (trust—it adds warmth!)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick
For the Couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup hot chicken or veggie broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or mint
Fresh Add-ins:
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill—go wild!)
Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of za’atar or sumac for extra zing
🔥 How to Make:
1. Make the Couscous:
- Pour hot broth over couscous, stir in olive oil & lemon zest.
- Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and mix in chopped herbs.
2. Cook the Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, then beef and spices.
- Sauté until browned and fragrant, about 8–10 mins.
- Adjust salt/spice to taste.
3. Build Your Plates:
- Start with a base of couscous.
- Add beef, fresh veggies, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle with yogurt sauce + top with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “Bright, bold, and Mediterranean magic in every bite. 🌿🥙🍋”
- “Meal prep just leveled up—spiced beef, herby couscous, creamy yogurt drizzle 🔥”
- “It’s a power bowl, a flavor bomb, and a sunny getaway on a plate.”
- “Who needs a passport when dinner tastes like this?”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Couscous fluffing with a fork
- Spices sizzling as they hit the beef in the pan
- Colorful layering of veggies and beef into a bowl
- Slow-mo drizzle of yogurt sauce
- Final glam shot with a lemon wedge and fresh herbs 🌞✨
Want a vegetarian version? Swap beef for chickpeas or lentils! Want it dairy-free? Use tahini instead of yogurt. Let me know if you want a carousel breakdown or printable recipe card for socials!
