Oriental Beef and Couscous

1. 1

   Cook couscous according to package directions on the range top, except omit margarine or butter and salt.

2. 2

   For sauce, stir together preserves, soy sauce, gingerroot, and crushed red pepper; set aside.

3. 3

   thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips.

4. 4

   Place beef strips in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.

5. 5

   Cover and micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 5 or 6 minutes.

6. 6

   (low-wattage ovens: 8-9 minutes) or till meat is tender, stirring after 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove meat and discard juices.

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   In the casserole place mushrooms, green and red pepper strips, and green onions.

9. 9

   Pour sauce mixture over the vegetables.

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    Toss gently till mixed.

11. 11

    Cover and micro-cook on high for 4-5 minutes (low wattage ovens: 7-8 minutes) or till pepper strips are crisp-tender, stirring after every minute.

12. 12

    Stir together vinegar and cornstarch, then add mixture to casserole.

13. 13

    Stir in meat.

14. 14

    Micro-cook, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes (low wattage ovens: 5-6 minutes) or till mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring after every minute.

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    Serve with cooked couscous or rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.