Best 5 Oriental Beef And Couscous Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal, Oriental beef and couscous is the perfect choice. This delectable dish is a fusion of Eastern and Western flavors, combining the richness of seasoned beef with the fluffy texture of couscous. With its bold and aromatic spices, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a mouthwatering Oriental beef and couscous dish that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN GARLIC BEEF CUBES (VIETNAMESE BO LUC LAC OR SHAKING BEEF)



Asian Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bo Luc Lac or Shaking Beef) image

Delicious beef cubes that offer a variety of flavors and are usually the first to go in any of our dinners. Can be served on a bed of lettuce, onions, and tomatoes with white Jasmine or Thai sticky rice, if desired.

Provided by Chip Phelps

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds beef tenderloin, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce (such as Maekrua®)
4 large cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon Cabernet Sauvignon wine
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 drops sesame oil, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce (such as Maekrua®)
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Put beef cubes in a container with a lid. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, wine, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a bowl until marinade is well mixed; pour over beef. Allow beef to marinate, 10 to 30 minutes.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon fish sauce, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon black pepper together in a bowl until dipping sauce is well mixed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add beef and marinade. Cook and stir beef mixture, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and 4 cloves minced garlic together in hot oil until beef is cooked through and sauce begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Adding garlic over several times during cooking will produce a better mix of flavors.
  • Serve beef alongside dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 458.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS



Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps with Curried Couscous image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups shredded leftover cooked beef
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil and heat. Add the cabbage and carrots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until the beef is heated and the cabbage begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce and cook 5 minutes, until mixture heats through and cabbage wilts, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Spoon some of the beef into the center of each lettuce leaf and roll up. Serve with the couscous.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH MEAT AND VEGETABLES



Moroccan Couscous with Meat and Vegetables image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 quarts water (or beef broth) plus 2 cups to use during couscous procedure
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
4 pounds lamb shoulder or lamb shank, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small bouquet parsley, approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon black pepper
24 ounces couscous
1 pound green and yellow zucchini cut in half lengthwise
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound potatoes, any kind, peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 head cabbage, diced
1 pound peas, fresh or frozen
2 rutabagas, peeled and diced
2 large turnips, peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 cup butter, softened
* Bay leaves and fresh thyme may also be added to the recipe
* 2 to 3 whole jalapenos can also be added to the vegetables, then served separately

Steps:

  • Put broth in the couscousiere pot, add the onions, tomatoes, meat, parsley, olive oil, saffron, ginger and salt and pepper. Boil on medium high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Put the keskes on top of the pot and add couscous slowly. Let the couscous steam for 1/2 hour.
  • After steam starts coming up, take the couscous out of keskes and transfer into a large bowl (gsaa). Break up any clumping grains of couscous with wooden spoon, and cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup cold water on the couscous while it is in the bowl, to make the grains larger and soft. Return to heat and steam for another 30 minutes. Remove the couscous from the pot and transfer to the large bowl. Again, break up any clumps and sprinkle with 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water. Remove the meat from the couscousiere, cover and set aside. Add vegetables to the couscousiere and return the couscous to the keske and place in the couscousiere. Cook the vegetables and the couscous for 30 to 45 minutes on medium high heat. After the vegetables and couscous are all fully cooked, remove the couscousiere from heat. Return the couscous to a large bowl and add butter. Place the couscous on a platter, forming a hole in the middle of the couscous. Place meat in the hole and top with vegetables. Put sauce around sides of the platter. Serve guests additional sauce in small bowls.

MOROCCAN BEEF WITH HONEY SPICE COUSCOUS



Moroccan Beef With Honey Spice Couscous image

Make and share this Moroccan Beef With Honey Spice Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by noway

Categories     Steak

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs beef flank steak
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups water
1/3 cup steak marinade
8 3/4 ounces garbanzo beans
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
10 -12 ounces 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 195.7, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 24, Protein 39.9

ORIENTAL BEEF AND COUSCOUS



Oriental Beef and Couscous image

Make and share this Oriental Beef and Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup couscous
1/2 cup apricot preserves, all-fruit type
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
1/8 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
3/4 lb beef flank steak, trimmed
1 cup mushroom, sliced,fresh
1 medium green pepper, strips (1 cup)
1 medium red pepper, strips (1 cup)
2 green onions, 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions on the range top, except omit margarine or butter and salt.
  • For sauce, stir together preserves, soy sauce, gingerroot, and crushed red pepper; set aside.
  • thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips.
  • Place beef strips in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Cover and micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 5 or 6 minutes.
  • (low-wattage ovens: 8-9 minutes) or till meat is tender, stirring after 3 minutes.
  • Remove meat and discard juices.
  • In the casserole place mushrooms, green and red pepper strips, and green onions.
  • Pour sauce mixture over the vegetables.
  • Toss gently till mixed.
  • Cover and micro-cook on high for 4-5 minutes (low wattage ovens: 7-8 minutes) or till pepper strips are crisp-tender, stirring after every minute.
  • Stir together vinegar and cornstarch, then add mixture to casserole.
  • Stir in meat.
  • Micro-cook, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes (low wattage ovens: 5-6 minutes) or till mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring after every minute.
  • Serve with cooked couscous or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.3, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 213.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 19.4

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife is essential for cutting the beef and vegetables evenly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan: When browning the beef, do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the beef from cooking evenly and will result in a mushy texture.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: Soy sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so it is important to use a good quality brand. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and thick, with a rich flavor.
  • Adjust the spice level to your taste: This recipe calls for a moderate amount of spice, but you can adjust it to your own taste. If you like things spicy, add more chili flakes or Sriracha sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of chili flakes or omit them altogether.

Conclusion:

This oriental beef and couscous dish is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beef is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this dish with a side of steamed broccoli or asparagus for a complete meal.

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