PORK PIPERADE

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I like to spice up my meat dishes with peppers, and this Basque piperade-adapted from a Spanish recipe-is a family favorite. -Hyacinth Rizzo, Buffalo, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) reduced-sodium taco seasoning, divided
1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-1/2x1/8-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
PIPERADE:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 cups canned plum tomatoes, drained (reserve juices)

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine flour and half of seasoning mix. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; stir-fry until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; cover and keep warm., In same skillet, heat olive oil. Stir-fry onion and peppers until crisp-tender. Chop tomatoes; add to skillet. In a small bowl, combine remaining taco seasoning and reserved tomato juices. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Return pork to skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.