Tunisian Couscous with Meat and Vegetables

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1. 1Step 1: In a large cooking pot over low-medium heat, add the virgin olive oil and let it get hot, about one minute. Then add the diced red onions and garlic. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
2. 2Step 2: Add the beef fondue, paprika, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt, black pepper, and ground ginger. Mix with a spatula. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to brown the sides.
3. 3Step 3: Add the potatoes, carrots, zucchini, pumpkin, and tomato paste.
4. 4Step 4: Pour boiling water over the vegetables until they are all covered. Mix with a wooden spatula. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Remove the lid and check each vegetable by inserting a fork. If the fork goes in smoothly, the vegetable is cooked. Remove cooked vegetables and set them aside on a clean plate. Some vegetables may cook faster than others.
6. 6Step 6: Cover the pot again and simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Recheck the vegetables with a fork. Remove any cooked vegetables and set them aside.
8. 8Step 8: Add the chickpeas, stir, and cover the pot. Simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
9. 9Step 9: Separate the meat and chickpeas from the meat broth. Set aside the meat, chickpeas, and broth.
10. 10Step 10: Read the package instructions for the amount of liquid needed to steam the couscous.
11. 11Step 11: In a cooking pot, add meat broth equal to the liquid measurement indicated on the package. Bring the broth to a boil, then turn off the heat. Immediately add the couscous and stir. Cover the pot and let the couscous cook for 10 minutes without disturbing it.
12. 12Step 12: Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the granules.
13. 13Step 13: On a large serving plate, shape the cooked couscous into a hill. Keep the remaining meat broth to serve on the side.
14. 14Step 14: Place the meat in the center of the couscous hill. Decorate the sides with the cooked potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and pumpkin. Garnish with the cooked chickpeas.
15. 15Step 15: Serve the couscous warm, with the meat broth on the side for those who want to add more.