Easiest Dinner Ever!

So I'm feeling really tired today, and although I'm not in the biggest mood to cook I have some defrosted meat that I must cook today or else it will go bad (waste not, want not!). So here is how I'm making a very low mess and quick dinner. Ingredients are as follows:

1-1.5 lbs. beef

olive oil

salt

pepper

rosemary

1box NearEast Couscous

Put large pan on a burner on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil (enough to coat the pan) and 4-5 sprigs of rosemary. As for olive oil, try to use a high quality extra-virgin kind. I personally use olive oil that is imported directly from Greece from my husband's olive groves that produce oil (no, i'm not joking), so while I understand and expect this to be impossible for all of you, try to use a good quality oil. When I have to buy from the supermarket I do like Filippo Berrio.  Once the oil and rosemary are heated up, add the beef. Season with salt and pepper. Brown on each side, approximately 3 minutes.

Once the beef has been browned on each side, put pan into an oven heated to 425 degrees.  In a medium size saucepan add 2 cups water, a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt. Let water come to a boil. Empty contents of Near East couscous box into boiling water, cover saucepan, and turn off burner. Leave saucepan on the burner and let it sit until you are ready to serve. It's that simple! I like to add some accompaniments from time to time, like chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers or pine nuts. For tonight I will just put a drizzle of olive oil and some pine nuts.

 Keep an eye on the beef. It will take anywhere from 20 mins (for medium rare) to 45 minutes (for well done). So let it cook until it is as you like it. Slice the beef and serve along side the couscous and voila! One of the easiest dinners to make. Bon appetit!