Oriental Beef and Couscous Recipe

Name: Oriental Beef and Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup couscous; ½ cup apricot preserves, all-fruit type; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium; ½ teaspoon gingerroot, grated; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper, crushed; 34 lb beef flank steak, trimmed; 1 cup mushroom, sliced,fresh; 1 medium green pepper, strips (1 cup); 1 medium red pepper, strips (1 cup); 2 green onions, 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

⅔ cup couscous
½ cup apricot preserves, all-fruit type
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
½ teaspoon gingerroot, grated
⅛ teaspoon red pepper, crushed
34 lb beef flank steak, trimmed
1 cup mushroom, sliced,fresh
1 medium green pepper, strips (1 cup)
1 medium red pepper, strips (1 cup)
2 green onions, 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Cook couscous according to package directions on the range top, except omit margarine or butter and salt.
2
For sauce, stir together preserves, soy sauce, gingerroot, and crushed red pepper; set aside.
3
thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips.
4
Place beef strips in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
5
Cover and micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 5 or 6 minutes.
6
(low-wattage ovens: 8-9 minutes) or till meat is tender, stirring after 3 minutes.
7
Remove meat and discard juices.
8
In the casserole place mushrooms, green and red pepper strips, and green onions.
9
Pour sauce mixture over the vegetables.
10
Toss gently till mixed.
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
Stir together vinegar and cornstarch, then add mixture to casserole.
13
Stir in meat.
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.
15
Serve with cooked couscous or rice.

10508

kcal

Calories

694

Fat

Carbs

1005

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup couscous, ½ cup apricot preserves, all-fruit type, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium, ½ teaspoon gingerroot, grated, and more.

Yes, Oriental Beef and Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oriental Beef and Couscous

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