Hearty and Delicious Veal Stew Recipe

This hearty and delicious veal stew recipe is perfect for those cold winter nights. Made with tender veal, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs, this stew will warm you up from the inside out. Serve it with crusty bread or a side of mashed potatoes for a complete meal. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and cooking time of 2 hours, this recipe is both convenient and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds veal stew meat, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Season the veal stew meat with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
3. Add the veal to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
4. In the same pot, melt the butter and add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
5. Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
6. Deglaze the pot with the red wine, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.
7. Add the beef broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and browned veal back to the pot.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the veal is tender.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
10. Serve the veal stew hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

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