Classic Italian Veal Spezzatino



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 1 ½tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1teaspoonpaprika
  • ½teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 ½poundslean veal stew meat
  • 3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1onion, minced
  • 1carrot, minced
  • 1celery, minced
  • 1fresh Thai chile pepper, minced
  • 1clovegarlic, crushed
  • ½cuplow-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼cupdry white wine
  • 4mediumYukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3Roma tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 ½cupsfrozen peas
  • 1bay leaf
  • 2tablespoonswater, or as needed

  • Directions

    Mix together cornstarch, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat veal chunks dry and toss them with seasoned cornstarch to coat. Transfer coated veal chunks to a plate and set aside leftover seasoned cornstarch.

    Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add veal pieces to the pot, one by one, and cook until browned on all sides. Reduce heat slightly and add onion, carrot, celery, and chile pepper; cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Pour in broth and wine. Deglaze the pot using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Add potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and bay leaf. Stir and cover.

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until veal is fork-tender, potatoes are cooked, and liquid has thickened, about 1 hour. Add some water from time to time to keep stew from burning, but don't let it get soupy. Add leftover seasoned cornstarch if stew needs thickening at the end.



    Cook’s Note

    This dish should not be soupy. It is not a dish to eat in a bowl with a spoon like American stews, but you will need to add water occasionally to keep it from burning.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    291 Calories
    9g Fat
    28g Carbs
    22g Protein

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