Best Moroccan Skirt Steak With Roasted Pepper Couscous Recipes

MOROCCAN SKIRT STEAK W/ROASTED PEPPER COUSCOUS (ZWT-9)

Steps:

• 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.

SKIRT STEAK W/BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• make a paste of garlic and salt transfer to a blender and add olive oil, lemon juice, basil, cayenne and pepper, blend until smooth, set aside.
• mix cumin, salt and pepper and rub into both sides of skirt steak.
• spray a grill pan with cooking spray.
• add steaks, in 2 batches, and cook 2-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
• slice steaks thinly across the grain, serve with sauce.

MOROCCAN BEEF WITH HONEY SPICE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Marinade:.
• Combine vinegar and seasonings, stir well.
• Add honey and oil, stirring until blended.
• Remove 1/3 cup marinade; set aside for preparing couscous.
• Slice steak diagonally into thin slices.
• Place steak in marinade, turning to coat.
• Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Cook steak in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until browned.
• Turn steak, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 7-10 minutes for medium doneness.
• While steak is cooking, prepare couscous. In large saucepan, combine water, reserved marinade, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, and parsley.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve with steak.

MOROCCAN SKIRT STEAK SALAD WITH CHERMOULA

Steps:

• Marinate and grill the steak:
• Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour chermoula over, toss to coat, then let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat grill pan over medium-high; lightly oil grate or pan. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125°F, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
• Assemble the salad:
• Toss carrots, cucumbers, arugula, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup herbs, and 1/4 cup chermoula sauce in a large bowl. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with steak and remaining 1/2 cup herbs. Drizzle salads with remaining 1/4 cup chermoula sauce. Top with feta and pomegranate seeds.
• Do Ahead
• Steak can be marinated 10 hours ahead; chill in bag. Let steak come to room temperature at least 1 hour before cooking.