Grilled Veal with Pancetta, Fava Beans and Pearl Onions
- 2 ounces pancetta* or bacon, chopped
- 1 10-ounce basket pearl onions or 1 cup frozen
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup canned unsalted chicken broth
- 1 cup peeled fava beans or frozen baby lima beans
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot
- 6 tablespoons sweet Marsala
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram
- 4 6-ounce thin-sliced veal loin chops or T-bone steaks, well trimmed
- Ancho and New Mexico Chilis are available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
- Saute pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels.
- Reduce heat to low, add onions, sprinkle with sugar and saute until brown and tender, about 25 minutes.
- Transfer onions to bowl.
- Add broth, beans and arrowroot to skillet.
- Simmer until beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to onions in bowl.
- Cook liquid until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup Marsala and marjoram; return onions and beans to liquid.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
- Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Brush veal with remaining 2 tablespoons Marsala.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill until just medium, approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer veal to plates.
- Meanwhile, simmer sauce 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in pancetta.
- Spoon sauce over veal and serve immediately.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-veal-with-pancetta-fava-beans-and-pearl-onions-207 (may not work)