Moroccan Cube Steaks

This would be Moroccan inspired rather than something that is actually eaten in Morocco. It is quick and easy and has a nice flavor. Any pepper will do but if you use a yellow or orange one the dish is prettier. This is good served over coucous.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  beef cube steak (4)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  teaspoons  vegetable oil, divided
• 1  small bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup water, divided
• 1  cup salsa
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 2 t. oil in skillet over medium heat.
3. Add steaks and cook 6-7 minutes, turning once.
4. Transfer steaks along with any juice to a plate.
5. In same skillet, heat 1 t. oil.
6. Add pepper, cumin, cinnamon and 1/4 cup water and cook about 5 minutes.
7. Add salsa, brown sugar and other 1/4 cup water and heat to boiling.
8. Boil and stir 1 minute.
9. Turn heat to very low, add steaks and cilantro and heat til through.