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Lemon-Soy Beef Kebabs with Pearl Couscous





Yields
Serves 4 to 6



Hands-on Time
45 mins



Marinate Time
30 mins



Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

For maximum flavor and tenderness, marinate the beef cubes overnight. You'll need 8 wooden skewers (12 in. long), soaked in water for 30 minutes.

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 1 lemon
 1/3 cup vegetable oil
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
 1 cup pearl couscous
 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
 1/3 cup chopped red onion
 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Step 1
1

Zest and juice lemon. Reserve zest, chilled, for couscous. Combine 3 tbsp. lemon juice (save extra for other uses) with the vegetable oil, garlic, soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, seal bag, and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.

Step 2
2

Heat a grill to high (450° to 550°). Thread beef onto 8 soaked wooden skewers and discard marinade.

Step 3
3

Prepare couscous according to package instructions. In a large bowl, combine couscous with reserved lemon zest, remaining 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper, the olive oil, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Chill if you like or serve at room temperature.

Step 4
4

Grill beef, turning once or twice, until grill marks appear and meat is done the way you like (cut to test), about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Serve beef with couscous.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 42mg15%
Sodium 416mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g7%
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.