Couscous Royale

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb 5 oz (600g) boneless leg of lamb, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 6 chicken legs, about 3 lb 3 oz (1.5kg)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1in (2.5cm) pieces
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 tsp harissa (hot Moroccan chile paste)
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 15 oz (420g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 14.5 oz (400g) can chopped tomatoes
• 6 oz (175g) chorizo, thickly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Large sprig of thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/4 cups couscous
• Chopped cilantro, to garnish
• Large flameproof casserole

1. Heat the oil in the casserole over medium-high heat.
2. Add the lamb and chicken and cook, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.
3. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. Add the eggplant, red pepper, onion, and garlic to the casserole and cook, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the harissa, paprika, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute.
6. Return the lamb and chicken to the casserole.
7. Add the zucchini, stock, beans, tomatoes, and chorizo and season with salt and pepper.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low and cover.
10. Simmer about 1 hour, or until the meats are tender.
11. Strain the mixture in a colander set over a wide skillet.
12. Transfer the meat and vegetables to a platter and cover to keep warm.
13. Boil the strained liquid over high heat for about 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
14. Season with salt and pepper.
15. Bring 3 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
16. Stir in the couscous and remove from the heat.
17. Cover and let stand until the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
18. Stir the meats and vegetables into the couscous.
19. Pour the sauce on top and sprinkle with the cilantro.
20. Serve hot.

olive oil, lamb, chicken, red bell pepper, eggplant, red onion, garlic, chile paste, sweet paprika, ground turmeric, zucchini, chicken stock, chickpeas, tomatoes, chorizo, salt, thyme, bay leaf, couscous, cilantro, flameproof casserole

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/couscous-royale (may not work)