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Curried
Beef Kabobs with Almond Couscous
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 11 minutes
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Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/4 inches thick
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. curry powder
dash, ground red pepper
2 small onions, each cut into 6 wedges
salt (optional)
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Almond Couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 Tbsp. reserved seasoning mix
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small tomato, chopped
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Cooking Instructions:
1. Cut steak into 1-1/4 inch pieces. Combine oil, garlic, curry powder and red pepper; reserve 1 Tbsp. for Almond Couscous. Place beef pieces and onion wedges in plastic bag; add remaining seasoning mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
2. Alternately thread beef pieces and onion wedges on each of four 12-inch skewers. Place kabobs on grid over medium coals.
(Kabobs may also be broiled.)
3. Grill 8 to 11 minutes to desired doneness turning once. Season with salt if desired. Sprinkle with cilantro.
4. For Almond Couscous: Cook almonds and reserved seasoning mixture in small saucepan over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until almonds are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat; add couscous, boiling water and salt, mixing well. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Gently stir in tomato.
Nutrient data per kabob:
209 calories; 26 g protein; 10 g fat; 3 g carbohydrate; 3.1 mg iron; 57 mg
sodium; 76 mg cholesterol.
�2005
Cattlemen's Beef Board and NCBA. All rights reserved. May be reproduced
for educational purposes.
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