Moroccan Chili W 10 000 Grains Of Sand Couscous

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From rachel ray. the 10,000 grains of sand is couscous! a unique twist on chili. the flavors work very well together. this would go well on top of anything (baked potato, hotdog, etc.)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.

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Heat skillet with extra-virgin olive oil , add meat and brown.

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Season the meat with salt and pepper , to taste , chili powder , cumin , coriander , cinnamon and paprika.

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Add the bay leaf , onions , bell pepper and garlic to the pan.

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Cook until onions are soft , 8 minutes.

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Add lemon juice and zest , worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce.

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Stir and reduce heat to simmer.

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To make couscous: bring butter and stock to a boil in a separate pot with tight fitting lid.

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Add dried fruit and couscous , stir then turn off heat and set lid in place.

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Let stand 5 minutes.

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Add nuts and herbs and toss with fork.

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Pile chili in bowls , top with sand" and serve with pita wedges for scooping".

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Ingredients

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pita breads, extra virgin olive oil, ground lamb, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, onion, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, lemon, juice and zest of, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, butter, chicken stock, golden raisin, dried apricots, couscous, pine nuts, fresh parsley leaves, fresh mint leaves, chives