Before you know it, you will have dinner ready at the table, Chef! This stove-top only recipe just needs a kettle and a pan, then you’re good to go. Pan-seared strips of beef schnitzel, basted in butter and spiced with NOMU Moroccan Rub, is served with a generous side of couscous, dotted with briny olives, tangy tomato, cooling cucumber & spring onion. Crumble over the feta, dollop over the Pesto Princess Basil Pesto and enjoy!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
READY TO COOK?
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss through the spring onion, the tomatoes, the olives, the cucumber and seasoning.
SEAR THE SCHNITZEL
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, and season.
LET'S EAT!
Bowl up the loaded Couscous. Top with the schnitzel. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the pesto. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Enjoy, Chef!
READY TO COOK?
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss through the spring onion, the tomatoes, the olives, the cucumber and seasoning.
SEAR THE SCHNITZEL
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, and season.
LET'S EAT!
Bowl up the loaded Couscous. Top with the schnitzel. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the pesto. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Enjoy, Chef!
READY TO COOK?
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss through the spring onion, the tomatoes, the olives, the cucumber and seasoning.
SEAR THE SCHNITZEL
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, and season.
LET'S EAT!
Bowl up the loaded Couscous. Top with the schnitzel. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the pesto. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Enjoy, Chef!
READY TO COOK?
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss through the spring onion, the tomatoes, the olives, the cucumber and seasoning.
SEAR THE SCHNITZEL
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, and season.
LET'S EAT!
Bowl up the loaded Couscous. Top with the schnitzel. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the pesto. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R119.19
for 4 servings · R29.80 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Spring Onions needs 4Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Tomatoes needs 2Tomato Puree in Tub 240 g R20.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R20.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Couscous needs 300 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Pitted Kalamata Olives needs 80 gKalamata Olives 825 g 825 g at R149.99 · 10% of packR14.54
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Beef Schnitzel (without crumb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Brilliant Beef & Couscous?
The preparation time for Brilliant Beef & Couscous with basil pesto & tomato is between 10 and 15 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Brilliant Beef & Couscous with basil pesto & tomato?
The total time required to make Brilliant Beef & Couscous with basil pesto & tomato is between 15 and 20 minutes.
How many servings does Brilliant Beef & Couscous provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Brilliant Beef & Couscous?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Couscous, Cucumber, Feta, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Pumpkin Seeds, Spring Onion, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Brilliant Beef & Couscous?
Calories: 761, Carbs: 54 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 56.2 grams, Sugar: 9.5 grams, Salt: 1110 grams
How do I prepare Brilliant Beef & Couscous?
READY TO COOK?: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss through the spring onion, the tomatoes, the olives, the cucumber and seasoning. SEAR THE SCHNITZEL: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 20-30 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, and season. LET'S EAT!: Bowl up the loaded couscous. Top with the schnitzel. Crumble over the feta and drizzle over the pesto. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Enjoy, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Brilliant Beef & Couscous?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Couscous, Cucumber, Feta, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Pumpkin Seeds, Spring Onion, Tomato
How many calories does Brilliant Beef & Couscous have?
761 calories
How much fat content does Brilliant Beef & Couscous have?
grams