Mama Zuquinis Pasta Arabica

• 2 2 cups cooked beef (shredded or diced) or 2 cups cooked lamb (shredded or diced)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Hunts)
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 12 cups cooked rice or 12 cups cooked couscous

1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in large saucepan until hot. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
2. Add tomatoes, broth, salt, cinnamon, coriander, pepper and cloves to saucepan; bring to a boil. Add choice of meats. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in mint.
3. Add sauteed zucchini and yellow squash for a side dish.

beef, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground black pepper, ground cloves, mint, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mama-zuquinis-pasta-arabica-466082 (may not work)