Beef Stir-fry with Couscous

Description

Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
• 1 can (13¾ to 14½ ounces) single strength beef broth
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch thick strips
• ½ cup coarsely chopped vidalia or other sweet onion
• ½ cup prepared honey-Dijon barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• parsley sprigs

Procedures

1. Trim fat from beef steak.
2. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into ¼-inch thick strips; set aside.
3. In medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil.
4. Stir in couscous; cover pan and remove from heat.
5. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
6. Add beef, ½ at a time, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink.
7. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.
8. In same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and onion 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
9. Return beef to skillet; stir in barbecue sauce.
10. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
11. Arrange beef mixture on couscous; sprinkle with chopped parsley.
12. Garnish with parsley sprigs.