Beef Stir-Fry with Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick

• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can single strength beef broth
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
• 1/2 cup banana, coarsely chopped (very ripe) or other sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup prepared honey-dijon barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• parsley sprig

Directions

1. 1

   Trim fat from beef steak.

2. 2

   Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside. In medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil.

3. 3

   Stir in couscous; cover pan and remove from heat. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef, 1/2 at a time, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is on longer pink.

4. 4

   Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; keep warm.

5. 5

   In same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and onion 2 to 3 minute or until crisp-tender.

6. 6

   Return beef to skillet; stir in barbecue sauce. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minute or until heated through.

7. 7

   Arrange beef mixture on couscous; sprinkle with chopped parsley.

8. 8

   Garnish with parsley sprigs.

9. 9

   Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/4 of recipe) Tip: Yellow, green or a mixture of colored bell peppers may be used to vary the color of this dish.