Oriental Beef and Couscous Recipe

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Oriental Beef and Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions on the range top, except omit margarine or butter and salt.
  2. For sauce, stir together preserves, soy sauce, gingerroot, and crushed red pepper; set aside.
  3. Thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips.
  4. Place beef strips in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  5. Cover and micro-cook on 100% power (high) for 5 or 6 minutes.
  6. (low-wattage ovens: 8-9 minutes) or till meat is tender, stirring after 3 minutes.
  7. Remove meat and discard juices.
  8. In the casserole place mushrooms, green and red pepper strips, and green onions.
  9. Pour sauce mixture over the vegetables.
  10. Toss gently till mixed.
  11. 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.
  12. Stir together vinegar and cornstarch, then add mixture to casserole.
  13. Stir in meat.
  14. 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.
  15. Serve with cooked couscous or rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.43 Kcal (1040 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.73g 7%
Cholesterol 38.55mg 13%
Sodium 123.89mg 5%
Potassium 312.14mg 7%
Total Carbs 35.05g 12%
Sugars 17.28g 69%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 6%
Protein 15.14g 30%
Vitamin C 26.6mg 44%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 24.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.78 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.36g 7%
Cholesterol 27.43mg 13%
Sodium 88.16mg 5%
Potassium 222.12mg 7%
Total Carbs 24.94g 12%
Sugars 12.3g 69%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 6%
Protein 10.78g 30%
Vitamin C 19mg 44%
Iron 1.1mg 9%
Calcium 17.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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