Lemon-Soy Beef Kebabs with Pearl Couscous
Photo: Jeffery Cross; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen
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.
How to Make It
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.
Ingredients
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
Directions
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.
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