Pepper-Lime Veal Fajitas

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PEPPER-LIME VEAL FAJITAS

Serves 4. Total Prep/Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

    1 lb. veal shoulder cutlets, cut c- to ¼- inch thick
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cut into ¾-inch wide strips
    1 medium onion, sliced
    8 small flour tortillas, warmed
    Chopped fresh cilantro, prepared salsa

 . . Marinade:

    3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    2 cloves garlic, minced
  1. Pound veal cutlets to c-inch thickness; cut into 3 x 1-inch strips. Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Add veal; toss. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1/2 of oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove; keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Drain veal; discard marinade. Add 1/2 of veal; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until just cooked through. (Do not overcook.) Remove; keep warm. Repeat with remaining veal.
  4. Combine veal and vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Serve with tortillas, cilantro and salsa.

Recipe, Photo courtesy National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattlemen’s Beef Board.
 

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