LEMON-HERB BEEF KABOBS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD

Lemon-Herb Beef Kabobs With Couscous Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon , crushed red pepper flake
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks or sirloin
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking couscous
1/3 cup raisins
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup , thinly sliced green onion, (white part only)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt

Steps:

TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, mint, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes.Cut beef into 1 1/4 inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.TO MAKE THE SALAD: In a large bowl combine the couscous and raisins. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring the broth to a boil and pour over the couscous. Stir to mix, cover and allow to stand for about 10 minutes.In a small bowl whisk together the green onions, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add to the couscous. Stir gently with a fork to combine and to fluff the salad.Remove the beef cubes from the bag and discard the marinade. Skewer the beef cubes alternately with the bell peppers and onions. Allow the meat to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Brush or spray the kabobs with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the meat is medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm with the salad.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

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