Peppered Beef with Caramelised Onion Couscous

Packed full of carbohydrates from the couscous to fuel your training and protein from the steak to assist with your recovery, this is a great meal for busy athletes.

Keyword: Fit Food for Winners, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, Peppered Beef with Caramelised Onion Couscous

Servings: 4

Ingredients

olive or canola oil spray
3 onions sliced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1½ cups couscous
2 tsp MAGGI Chicken Stock Powder
juice and rind of 1 lemon
2 cups boiling water
2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
4 lean beef fillet steaks
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby spinach leaves

Instructions

Spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and heat. Add onions and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes or until soft and golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar.
Place couscous, stock powder, lemon juice and rind in a bowl. Pour over boiling water. Cover and stand for 5 minutes. Stir in caramelised onions, mustard and parsley.
Sprinkle both side of beef with ground black pepper. Place under preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
To serve, place spinach leaves on plate, top with couscous. Slice beef and place on top.

Notes

Modified from: MacKenzie, Kristen; Gibbons, Megan; (2005) Fit Food For Winners Nestle NZ Ltd