Harissa Marinated Steak Tips

If you have not tried Harissa before, you should try it at once!  It is a Spicy chile sauce from North Africa. I have found it at Fresh Market, and I'm sure Whole Foods carries it as well.  I also have seen recipes for it on websites so google it if you can't find it at your grocer.  I use a mild version, so it is not so spicy.  It is delicious, and I could probably put this sauce on anything!

1.5-2lbs top sirloin steak, fat trimmed and cut into 2" pieces

2T extra virgin olive oil

6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2T packed brown sugar

2T low sodium soy sauce

1T fresh thyme leaves

4T Harissa

combine the olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, soy, thyme, and Harissa in a medium bowl and mix well.  Add the steak, turning to coat.  cover and place in fridge for at least 2 hours, as long as a day.  If you are home, mix the marinading meat a couple times.

When it's time to cook...

Brush a skillet with olive oil.  Cook the meat on med-high browning on each side until cooked through (medium is best), about 10 minutes (depends really on the thickness of your meat).

You can serve with more Harissa on the side.

I served this with a wild rice pilaf and a fresh steamed veggie.

Delicious!