Beef Fillets With Moroccan Couscous

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 17

Beef Fillets With Moroccan Couscous recipe for a flavorful dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

505

Sugar

Fat

16g

This Beef Fillets With Moroccan Couscous recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that will impress your guests. The beef is prepared with curry paste which infuses it with aromatic flavors. It is then roasted to a perfect medium-rare and served on a bed of fluffy couscous that is mixed with ripe tomatoes and fresh mint. The dish is then topped with toasted almonds that add a satisfying crunch to every bite. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion, but it's also simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C/180C fan-forced
2.	Combine curry paste and beef in a large bowl. Season.
3.	Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook beef for 2 mins each side or until browned. Transfer beef to a baking dish. Roast for 15 mins for medium or until cooked to your liking. Rest for 10 mins.
4.	Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat oil on medium. Cook onion for 2-3 mins or until softened. Add stock and 1/4 cup water. Bring to the boil. Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling stock mixture. Stir. Cover and set aside for 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to fluff and separate grains.
5.	Add tomato and mint to couscous. Stir to combine. Season.
6.	Slice beef and serve on couscous. Sprinkle with almonds.

PROS

This recipe is packed with flavorful spices and aromatic ingredients that create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Beef fillets are a great source of protein, iron, and zinc, while couscous is a healthy complex carbohydrate.

This dish is also perfect for leftovers and meal prep.

CONS

Cooking beef fillets can be a bit tricky, and overcooking can lead to tough and rubbery meat.

Couscous can be bland and not everyone enjoys its texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef fillets are an excellent source of protein which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
They are also rich in iron which helps transport oxygen through the blood and zinc which supports the immune system.
Couscous is a healthy complex carbohydrate that provides the body with energy and is a good source of fiber.

	1/4 cup mild curry paste
	750 g filet of beef
	2 medium onions , finely chopped
	2 cups beef stock
	2 cups couscous
	2 medium tomatoes , finely chopped
	1/3 cup of fresh mint , finely chopped
	1/3 cup slivered almonds , toasted