Middle Eastern Beef Brochettes with Couscous - 2 Guiding Stars
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Brochettes is another word for kebab, referring to the skewer itself, deriving from the French for “to spit.” These brochettes are a Middle Eastern-inspired dish which will quickly become a grilling favorite in your recipe repertoire. Couscous provides a fluffy and absorbent bed that will soak up the wonderful flavors.

Ingredients

Brochettes & Couscous:

  • ½ cup couscous
  • 1 lb. top sirloin steak, cubed
  • 1 onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
  • ⅛ tsp. salt

Seasoning:

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper

Optional Garnishes*:

  • Fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions.
  2. Combine seasoning ingredients in large bowl. Toss with beef, onion, and bell pepper to coat.
  3. Thread beef and vegetable pieces onto skewers (brochettes).
  4. Place brochettes on rack in broiler pan with the oven rack in the highest position. Broil on high for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning once (8-10 minutes). Season with salt.
  5. Place brochettes on top of couscous and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

*Optional garnishes have not been included in the rating of this recipe.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 320; Total Fat 12g (15% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 2.5g (14% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 68mg (23% DV); Sodium 145mg (6% DV); Total Carbohydrate 23g (8% DV); Dietary Fiber 2.5g (9% DV); Total Sugars 3g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 29g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 4% DV; Iron 20% DV; Potassium 10% DV; Niacin 80% DV; Selenium 60% DV; Vitamin B12 50% DV.
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