Easy meal for 2: Minced Beef and Veggies over Cousous

After such heavy meals and large portions my husband and I are working to curb our increased appetite, and one of the ways to do that is to cook just enough for two portions without leftovers. We try to be self-disciplined to only eat the portion size that we should but we are often guilty of cleaning up the dish. So I am often experimenting with easy meals that only cook up enough for the two of us. This dish came from me trying to use up an odd assortment of veggies that I had leftover from two other recipes. What are tricks that you have come up with to try to make sure that you don't over eat?

Minced Beef and Veggies over Couscous

170g (6 oz) minced beef

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp thyme

1/2 onion, diced

1/2 red pepper, diced

1 courgette, (zucchini) diced

10 grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 c. couscous

3/4 c. broth, boiled

Heat skillet and add the minced beef stirring until the outside of the beef just begins to brown. Then add the garlic, salt, paprika and thyme and cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.

Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to a skillet and saute the onions, pepper and courgette; about 5-7 minutes until the onions and courgettes being to brown. 

Add the beef and tomatoes to the veggie mixture and heat for 2-3 minutes. 

 

Put couscous in a bowl and pour boiled broth over it. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve with the beef mixture.