Spice Rubbed Steak With Carrots And Couscous Food

SKILLET PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SPICED CARROTS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix together the pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mix all over the pork tenderloin.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the pork tenderloin down the center of the skillet. Cook the pork, flipping occasionally and keeping it in the center of the skillet, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• While the pork cooks, toss together the ginger, carrots, lemons, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to one side of the pork tenderloin in the skillet and then add the carrot mixture, spreading it out in an even layer. (Leave the other side of the pork empty.) Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and cook until the carrots are bright orange and just start to become tender, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the couscous, apricots and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Add the couscous mixture and 1 1/2 cups water to the empty side of the skillet. Pile the spinach on top of the carrots, cover the skillet and cook until the couscous is fluffy and tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork has reached about 150 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Remove the pork to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the carrots and couscous.

SPICE-RUBBED STEAK WITH CARROTS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Trim any side fat from the steaks and rub the spice mixture all over them. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
• Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat and brush with 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Sear the steaks until beginning to char on the outside and still pink inside, 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping up any brown bits, until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes.
• Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the couscous, lemon juice, and lemon peel and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, cover tightly, and let steam until tender, 5-6 minutes.
• To serve, fluff the couscous mixture with a fork and divide in the center of 3 plates. Slice the steaks across the grain into very thin strips and mound on top of the couscous. Drizzle with olive oil and scatter cilantro leaves on top. Serve right away.

GREAT CANADIAN STEAK SPICE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place away fro heat and light.
• 2. Makes 2 1/2 cups

FIVE-SPICE ROASTED CARROTS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Arrange one oven rack at the top and one at the bottom of the oven. Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack and heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In large bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the five-spice powder, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the carrots and toss to coat. Transfer carrots to the hot baking sheet and arrange in an even layer and roast, on the bottom rack, until the carrots are tender and browned all over, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• While carrots are roasting, toast almonds on a separate baking sheet, on the top rack, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool, then finely chop and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter. Add the chives, vinegar, ginger and remaining olive oil to the almonds, and season with salt. Add roasted carrots and toss to coat. Serve hot.

SPICE-RUBBED FLANK STEAK WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• To prepare steak, trim fat from steak. Place bourbon and soy sauce in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak; seal and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• To prepare horseradish cream, combine yogurt, horseradish, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
• To prepare rub, combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (sugar through salt). Remove the steak from bag; discard marinade. Rub sugar mixture over steak and chill for 30 minutes.
• Prepare grill or broiler. Place steak on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with the horseradish cream.

FLANK STEAK WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Mix first 5 ingredients; rub over steak. Place on a broiler pan., Broil 2-3 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions. Stir in red pepper. Slice steak thinly across the grain; drizzle with dressing. Serve with couscous.