Best Moroccan Skirt Steak Wroasted Pepper Couscous Zwt Recipes

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



Moroccan Skirt Steak W/Roasted Pepper Couscous (ZWT-9) image

Entered for ZWT-9, this is the 2nd of 3 recipes from an article at the Eating Well website titled "Healthy Couscous Recipes". Per the recipe intro: "Thin cuts of beef (such as skirt steak or sirloin steak) cook very quickly when seared in a hot skillet -- Just right for a busy weeknight. We love how the spicy Moroccan flavors of the steak compliment the sweet, roasted pepper-studded couscous. Serve w/an Arugula salad & a glass of Pinot Noir." Prep & Cook times were noted as an identical total, but I have allowed an extra 10 min for ingredient assembly. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Steak

Time 45m

Yield 4 Steak & Couscous Servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium bell peppers
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 lemon (Plus more lemon wedges for garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil (for couscous)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for steak)
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1 lb skirt steak (Or sirloin steak, 3/4 to 1-in thick & trimmed)
2 tablespoons green olives (chopped)

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.

SALAT TANGIERS (MOROCCAN RECIPE FOR ZWT-9)



Salat Tangiers (Moroccan Recipe for ZWT-9) image

I am not sure why, but I had never used much couscous in my cooking until I played ZWT & No Africa was 1 of the Tour destinations. I fell deeply in "serious like" w/it & use it a lot in my cooking now. I am also a big fan of recipes that combine pasta plus veggie elements to work well as a single side-dish w/most meat choices. All that said, I found this recipe at a cooking-by-country website, captured it for myself & decided to share it w/you. Times were vague -- So I opted to allow 5 min for ingredient prep, 20 min cook time & not include the 1 hr chill time. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6 Side-Dish Servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb uncooked couscous or 450 g uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
boiling water (as directed below)
4 ounces diced carrots or 100 g diced carrots
1 bell pepper (deseeded & diced)
4 ounces green beans (cut in short lengths ) or 100 g green beans (cut in short lengths )
1 red onion, chopped
2 ounces raisins or 50 g raisins
1 ounce almonds or 25 g almonds, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the couscous & salt in lrg bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover it by ΒΌ-inch. Cover tightly w/cling-film & allow to stand for 8-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the carrots, bell pepper & beans in a saucepan w/enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil & cook for 8-10 min until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix together all dressing ingredients in a sml bowl.
  • Drain the cooked vegetables well & add to the cooked couscous, mixing well w/a fork.
  • Add onions, raisins & almonds. Then pour in the dressing & toss well. Chill for at least 1 hr before serving.
  • NOTE: I can look into my creative cooking future & foresee that I may eventually play w/the flavor profile of this recipe. Using the salad dressing as the flavor mechanism would allow for different fruit flavors & even a sweet version that adds sugar or honey to the mix. Feel free to use your own imagination.

SKIRT STEAK W/BASIL SAUCE



skirt steak w/basil sauce image

I adapted this recipe from gourmet magazine. The original calls for cilantro, so feel free to use that instead. I am not a big meat eater, but i do love skirt steak!

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
2 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 4 pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
cooking spray

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 143.5, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 40.8

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