Sweet & Spicy Beef Couscous
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1
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lb sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1½″ strips
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¼
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cup honey
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¼
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cup soy sauce
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¼
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cup minced apricot (can also use dried apricots or apricot preserves)
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½
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t red pepper flakes
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½
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t peeled and finely grated ginger root
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1
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medium garlic clove, minced
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1
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cup mushrooms, sliced
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1
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cup carrots, sliced
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1
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cup red bell pepper, cut into 1½″ strips
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1
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cup whole-wheat or brown-rice couscous
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1
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cup beef broth
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¼
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cup green onions, sliced
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Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, honey, soy sauce, apricot, red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic; mix well.
- In a 10″ cast-iron skillet, cook beef mixture over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add veggies and cook an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Add couscous and broth and bring to a boil.
- Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
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