Mediterranean Beef Stew

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs boneless beef bottom round
 * 2 onion
 * 1 can tomato
 * 14½ oz canned beef broth
 * 2 tsp ground coriander
 * ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
 * ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2 turnip
 * 3 carrot
 * 15½ oz canned garbanzo beans
 * 2 cups couscous
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp ground turmeric
 * 2 cup boiling water
 * 1 cup golden raisins

Directions

 * 1) Trim excess fat from beef.
 * 2) Cut beef into 1-inch cubes.
 * 3) Brown beef cubes a few pieces at a time in non-stick skillet.
 * 4) Transfer beef, onions, tomatoes, beef broth, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt to dutch oven.
 * 5) Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 50 minutes.
 * 6) Add turnips; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add carrots, cover.
 * 8) Simmer 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
 * 9) Add garbanzo beans; cover.
 * 10) Simmer 5 minutes or until hot.
 * 11) Mix couscous, salt and turmeric in 2-quart bowl.
 * 12) Stir in boiling water; cover.
 * 13) Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 14) Stir in raisins.
 * 15) Mound couscous on serving platter.
 * 16) Drain beef and vegetables; arrange on couscous.
 * 17) Pour broth from couscous stew into serving bowl.
 * 18) Serve with couscous.
 * 19) Note: three cups uncooked rice (6 cups cooked rice) may be substituted for couscous.