PEPPER-LIME VEAL FAJITAS
Serves 4. Total Prep/Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
1 lb. veal shoulder cutlets, cut c- to ¼- inch thick1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cut into ¾-inch wide strips1 medium onion, sliced8 small flour tortillas, warmedChopped fresh cilantro, prepared salsa
. . Marinade:
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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