Have you ever wanted a quick meat dish that still feels full of Mediterranean flavor? Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones—just a few ingredients, a hot pan, and a few minutes of cooking.
Straccetti of veal with olives and cherry tomatoes are a perfect example of this philosophy. Tender strips of veal are quickly sautéed with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and capers. The result is a dish that feels rustic yet elegant, perfect for both a quick dinner or a relaxed summer lunch.
What I love most about this recipe is how fast it comes together. In less than twenty minutes you can bring to the table a dish that smells like the Mediterranean: tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, and perfectly cooked meat.
Let’s see how to make Straccetti of Veal with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes.
Straccetti of Veal with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
Straccetti of veal with olives and cherry tomatoes is a quick Mediterranean main course. Tender veal strips sautéed with juicy tomatoes, olives and capers, ready in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- Veal strips 600 g
- Cherry tomatoes 300 g
- Black olives pitted 100 g
- Capers in vinegar 50 g
- Oregano to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and dry them carefully.
- Cut the pitted black olives into coarse pieces.
- Drain the capers from the vinegar and soak them briefly in cold water, then drain and squeeze well.
- Heat a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and oregano and sauté over high heat for a few minutes until slightly blistered but still firm.
- Remove the tomatoes and keep them warm.
- In the same pan cook the veal strips together with olives and capers.
- Sauté over high heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently so the meat remains tender.
- Adjust salt if necessary and add the tomatoes back to the pan.
- Mix quickly and serve immediately with the cooking juices.
Nutritional values (per serving)
320 kcal
18 g
6 g
34 g
4 g
2 g
520 mg
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