Moroccan Skirt Steak W/Roasted Pepper Couscous (ZWT-9)

photo by JackieOhNo!




- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
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4 Steak & Couscous Servings
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 medium bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 lemon (Plus more lemon wedges for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for couscous)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for steak)
- 2⁄3 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 lb skirt steak (Or sirloin steak, 3/4 to 1-in thick & trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons green olives (chopped)
directions
- Position oven rack in upper third of oven & preheat broiler.
- Place bell peppers on a baking sheet & roast under the broiler (turning every 5 min) until charred & softened (10-15 min). Transfer to a clean cutting board. When cool enough to handle, chop peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, combine cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, cinnamon & pepper in a sml bowl. Grate 1/2 tsp zest from the lemon. Juice the lemon into a 1-cup measure & add enough water to make 1 cup. Pour into a sml saucepan & add the lemon zest, 1 tsp of the spice mixture & 1 tsp olive oil. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat & let stand.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a lrg skillet over medium heat until shimmering (but not smoking). Rub the remaining spice mixture on both sides of steak. Cook the steak 2 to 3 min per side for med-rare. Let rest on the cutting board for 5 minute Stir olives & the peppers into the couscous. Thinly slice the steak & serve w/the couscous & lemon wedges as desired.
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Reviews
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We just loved this meal! I made this exactly as posted, except I used kalamata olives in place of the green and used 1-1/2 lbs. of skirt steak. The couscous was so flavorful. tangy from the lemon and infused with all the spices. There was more than enough of the spice mixture for the extra 1/2 lb. of steak, which I cooked on the outdoor grill, rather than in a skillet. The steak really absorbed all of the flavors of the spice mixture and produced a very satisfying meal. Thanks for sharing. Made for Spice It Up Challenge of ZWT9 by a Tasty Tester.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
twissis
Iceland
I am an American transplanted from Dallas to Iceland by marriage to a native Icelander & I retired to become his "Kitchen Queen". We love to entertain our family & friends, so I have an eclectic collection of recipes. I especially love simple, easy-fix, flexible & make-ahead recipes - BUT also like challenging myself on occasion. I enjoy baking & food photography. I am devoted to the "More is Always Better Principle" & apply it liberally to bacon, butter & garlic. I can have ingredient issues due to availability here in Iceland & my DH is medically diet-restricted from some ingredients as well. Either situation might require me to modify a recipe, but I will do my best to be true to your recipes & fair/honest in my reviews. Mary Pat (aka twissis)