Tuscan Beef and Mushroom Couscous Stir Fry with Italian Herbs
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this hearty stir fry, featuring tender beef, meaty portobello mushrooms, and fluffy couscous, all infused with the brightness of Italian herbs and the richness of parmesan cheese. This dish is a creative twist on traditional Italian cuisine, blending the best of stir-fry techniques with the bold flavors of the Mediterranean. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Italian
- italian
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- beef for stir fry
- portobello mushrooms
- couscous
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for stir fry, sliced into thin strips
- 2cupsportobello mushrooms, stemmed and sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 1cupcouscous, uncooked
- 2tbspsolive oil, none
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/4cupfresh basil, chopped
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2cupgrated parmesan cheese, none
- 1tspitalian seasoning, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
- 1cupchicken broth, none
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add the couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to desired level of doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
6mmedium-high heat - 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the sliced portobello mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they release their liquid and start to brown.
6mmedium-high heat - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
1mmedium heat - 5
Add the chopped basil, parsley, and italian seasoning to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the herbs are fragrant.
1mmedium heat - 6
Add the cooked beef back into the skillet, then stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the beef is coated.
2mmedium heat - 7
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork, then stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt. To serve, divide the couscous among four plates, then top with the beef and mushroom mixture.
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Garnish with additional basil and parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
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