Look up the definition of versatility and you will see a picture of the NOMU Does Everything spice bottle. Created with a versatile blend of Chefs’ favourite go-to seasoning, today’s recipe uses this amazing all-rounder to elevate a saucy dish of loaded couscous featuring earthy kale, sweet corn & silky onion. Served with pan-seared beef strips.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
SAUCY MOMENT
Mix the stock & flour with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. Fry the Onion and corn until golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted stock & flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 6-8 minutes. Mix in the beef and kale, and cook until the kale is wilted through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the fluffy Couscous, top with the loaded beef, and garnish with the parsley.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
SAUCY MOMENT
Mix the stock & flour with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. Fry the Onion and corn until golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted stock & flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 6-8 minutes. Mix in the beef and kale, and cook until the kale is wilted through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the fluffy Couscous, top with the loaded beef, and garnish with the parsley.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
SAUCY MOMENT
Mix the stock & flour with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. Fry the Onions and corn until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the diluted stock & flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 10-12 minutes. Mix in the beef and kale, cook until the kale is wilted through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and discard the thyme sprigs, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the fluffy Couscous, top with the loaded beef, and garnish with the parsley.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 225ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
SAUCY MOMENT
Mix the stock & flour with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. Fry the Onions and corn until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the diluted stock & flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 10-12 minutes. Mix in the beef and kale, cook until the kale is wilted through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and discard the thyme sprigs, and season.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the fluffy Couscous, top with the loaded beef, and garnish with the parsley.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R69.55
for 4 servings · R17.39 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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Corn needs 200 gKoo Creamstyle Sweetcorn 415 g 415 g at R23.99 · 48% of packR11.56
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Kale needs 200 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 57% of packR20.57
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Couscous needs 300 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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- Nomu Does Everything
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- Stock & Flour Mix
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl?
The preparation time for Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl with fresh parsley is between 15 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl with fresh parsley?
The total time required to make Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl with fresh parsley is between 25 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl?
Beef, Beef Strips, Corn, Couscous, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme, Kale, Nomu Does Everything, Onion, Onions, Stock & Flour Mix
What is the nutritional information of Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl?
Calories: 578, Carbs: 73 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.3 grams, Sugar: 12 grams, Salt: 416 grams
How do I prepare Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl?
DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the fluffy couscous, top with the loaded beef, and garnish with the parsley. SAUCY MOMENT: Mix the stock & flour with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Return the pan to medium heat with a knob of butter. Fry the onion and corn until golden, 5-6 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the diluted stock & flour. Simmer until the sauce thickens, 6-8 minutes. Mix in the beef and kale, and cook until the kale is wilted through, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and season. BEEF: Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 75ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl?
Beef, Beef Strips, Corn, Couscous, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme, Kale, Nomu Does Everything, Onion, Onions, Stock & Flour Mix
How many calories does Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl have?
578 calories
How much fat content does Cozy Spiced Beef Couscous Bowl have?
grams