Spiced Sirlion Steak with Roasted Pepper Couscous

Name: Spiced Sirlion Steak with Roasted Pepper Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet red bell peppers or 2 medium ones; 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground, or to taste; 1 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 whole lemon plus more lemon wedges for garnish; 3/4 teaspoon olive oil plus 1/2 tablespoon, divided; 3/4 cup couscous whole wheat; 1 pound beef, sirloin steak about 1 inch thick, trimmed; 2 1/2 tablespoons green olives chopped

Servings: persons

1 large sweet red bell peppers or 2 medium ones
1 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground, or to taste
1 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 whole lemon plus more lemon wedges for garnish
3/4 teaspoon olive oil plus 1/2 tablespoon, divided
3/4 cup couscous whole wheat
1 pound beef, sirloin steak about 1 inch thick, trimmed
2 1/2 tablespoons green olives chopped

1
Position rack in upper third of oven, preheat broiler.
2
Arrange sweet bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast, turning every 5 minutes, until charred and softened, 12 to 15 minutes.
3
Transfer to a clean cutting board or working surface, when cool enough to handle, chop the peppers into bite-size pieces.
4
Meanwhile, mix well cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, cinnamon and pepper in a small bowl.
5
Grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from the lemon.
6
Juice the lemon into a 1-cup measure and add enough water to make 1 cup.
7
Pour into a small saucepan and stir in the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture and 3/4 teaspoon olive oil.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and set aside.
10
Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
11
Rub the remaining spice mixture on both sides of steak.
12
Cook the steak 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
13
Allow to rest on the cutting board or working surface for about 5 minutes.
14
Mix olives and the peppers into the couscous.
15
Thinly slice the steak and serve with the couscous and lemon wedges, if needed.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 large sweet red bell peppers or 2 medium ones, 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground, or to taste, 1 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground, 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spiced Sirlion Steak with Roasted Pepper 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.

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Spiced Sirlion Steak with Roasted Pepper Couscous

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