Recipes

Time: 45 Minutes

Zesty Moroccan Grilled Beef and Eggplant

Go around the world in one night with this Moroccan grilled beef recipe. Use a Flank Steak and Moroccan marinade for a worldly flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless or Top Round Steak, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick or Flank Steak
  • 1 beef Flank Steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce and marinade, divided
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 whole wheat pita breads, warmed
  • 8 rice paper wrappers (8 to 9 inch diameter) - Eight large lettuce leaves may be substituted for rice paper wrappers.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh parsley leaves
  • Additional prepared stir-fry sauce and marinade (optional)
  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, chopped red onion, plain yogurt (optional)
  • Quick Facts

  • 45 Minutes
  • 6 Servings
  • 413kcal Calories
  • 31g Protein
  • Cooking

    1. Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Combine 1/4 cup stir-fry sauce and beef in medium bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 2 hours.
    2. To prepare Charmoula, place cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin and paprika in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until coarsely chopped. Add lemon juice and oil; process just until blended. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup Charmoula for serving.
    3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef.
    4. Place beef Flank Steak and half of remaining Charmoula in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Place eggplant and remaining Charmoula in another food-safe plastic bag. Close bags securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight.
    5. Fill large bowl with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper wrapper into water for a few seconds or just until moistened. Rice paper will still be firm but will continue to soften during assembly. Place on work surface.
    6. Remove steak and eggplant from marinade; discard marinade. Skewer eggplant onto six 8-inch metal skewers. Place steak and kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill kabobs 12 to 14 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
    7. Spoon 1/4 cup beef, 2 tablespoons carrots and 2 tablespoons cilantro evenly in a row across center of wrapper, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides; drizzle with about 1 teaspoon reserved stir-fry sauce. Fold right and left sides of wrapper over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling ingredients. Cut each spring roll diagonally in half. Serve with additional stir-fry sauce, if desired.
    8. Carve steak across the grain into thin slices. Remove eggplant from skewers. Season steak and eggplant with salt, as desired. Serve in pitas with reserved 1/4 cup Charmoula and Toppings, as desired.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    6 413kcal 14g 66mg 42g 31g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 4g Saturated Fat; 7g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 13.7mg NE Niacin; 0.8mg Vitamin B6; 1.4mcg Vitamin B12; 4.4mg Iron; 55.8mcg Selenium; Zinc; 115.3mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com