Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1-1/2 pounds lean boneless beef, cut into cubes 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken or beef broth 1 7-1/2-ounce can tomatoes, cut up (1 cup) 1 red sweet pepper, seeded, roasted, and coarsely chopped (1/3 cup) 1/4 cup imported Greek olives, pitted and cut up 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel 1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed 2 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned Pepper to taste 3 cups hot cooked couscous or orzo Directions:1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil. Return all meat to pan along with onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, undrained tomatoes, roasted pepper, olives, orange peel, and Italian seasoning. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1-1/2 hours, or cook on range-top over low heat for 1-1/4 hours. 2. Add squash and bake 30 minutes more or simmer 15 minutes more or until meat is tender. Just before serving, add oranges and season to taste with pepper. Serve with hot cooked couscous or orzo. |