Smoky Fajita Stir-Fry Lettuce Cups

Name: Smoky Fajita Stir-Fry Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. apricot jam; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving; 1 tsp. chopped chipotle chile in adobo; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 red onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 12 Lettuce leaves, for serving; Fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 28, 2017

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Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Apricot jam and canned chipotles are the surprising dynamic duo that give this skillet supper it's sweet heat.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. apricot jam
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 tsp. chopped chipotle chile in adobo
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 lb. pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
12 Lettuce leaves, for serving
Fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a small bowl, combine jam with lime juice and chipotles.
2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, tossing for 1 minute; transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
3. Step 3Return the skillet to the stove and heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the jam mixture and cook for 1 minute.
4. Step 4Return the vegetables to the skillet and cook tossing to heat through, about 2 minutes. Serve in the lettuce leaves and top with cilantro and queso fresco. Serve with extra lime wedges, if desired.