1 onion (3/4 lb.), peeled and chopped
1 tsp. salad oil
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground dried turmeric
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 package (about 2 lb.) cooked boned beef pot roast with gravy
3 C. fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 C. couscous
1/4 C. chopped fresh mint leaves

In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan or a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in oil until limp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their juice; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.. Discard any solidified fat from beef and sauce. Scrape sauce from meat into pan. Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes and add to pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is hot, 5 to 7 minutes.. Meanwhile, in a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Pour couscous into a wide bowl. Spoon stew over couscous and sprinkle with mint.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 519
Fat: 8.1g (sat 2.9g)
Fiber: 4.2g