Oriental Beef And Couscous

Cook couscous according to package directions on the range top , except omit margarine or butter and salt.

For sauce , stir together preserves , soy sauce , gingerroot , and crushed red pepper.

Set aside.

Thinly slice steak on the bias into bite-size strips.

Place beef strips in a 1 1 / 2 quart casserole.

Cover and micro-cook on 100% power for 5 or 6 minutes.

Or till meat is tender , stirring after 3 minutes.

Remove meat and discard juices.

In the casserole place mushrooms , green and red pepper strips , and green onions.

Pour sauce mixture over the vegetables.

Toss gently till mixed.

Cover and micro-cook on high for 4-5 minutes or till pepper strips are crisp-tender , stirring after every minute.

Stir together vinegar and cornstarch , then add mixture to casserole.

Stir in meat.

Micro-cook , uncovered , on high for 3-4 minutes or till mixture is thick and bubbly , stirring after every minute.

Serve with cooked couscous or rice.

couscous, apricot preserves, soy sauce, gingerroot, red pepper, beef flank steak, mushroom, green pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cornstarch