Beef Kebabs with Mediterranean Couscous & Roasted Tomatoes

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Preparation Time 15
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Evoke the sun, sand and sea of the Mediterranean with this healthy and herbaceous beef dish. Fresh tomatoes, crisp rocket, seasoned cous cous and tender beef -  Mama Mia!

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes, halved
  • olive oil spray
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 400g lean cubed beef, visible fat trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 1 packet Continental® Mediterranean Vegetables & Herbs Couscous
  • 1 cup (250ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 bunches rocket

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 160ºC. Place the tomatoes onto a paper lined baking tray, lightly spray with oil, season with pepper and sprinkle over the chopped parsley.
  2. Place into the oven for 40 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and just cooked through, remove from oven and keep warm.
  3. Preheat a barbecue or grill pan to moderately hot.  
  4. Thread the beef onto 8 skewers, lightly spray the kebabs with oil and sprinkle over mixed herbs, place on barbecue and allow to cook 1-2 minutes each side until just cooked in the centre, remove from barbecue and allow to rest 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Couscous following packet instructions using the water and oil.
  6. Serve Couscous topped with fresh rocket and tomatoes with the beef kebabs on the side.
Beef Kebabs with Mediterranean Couscous and Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
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