CLASSIC ITALIAN VEAL SPEZZATINO

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Veal chunks are stewed with vegetables until tender and flavorful. This classic Italian dish is less soupy than stews from other cuisines. Even though there are potatoes in the recipe, it is typically served alongside polenta or mashed potatoes. Leftover stew freezes beautifully.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds lean veal stew meat
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 carrot, minced
1 celery, minced
1 fresh Thai chile pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
¼ cup dry white wine
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 Roma tomatoes, cubed
1 ½ cups frozen peas
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, paprika, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Pat veal chunks dry and toss them with cornstarch mixture to coat.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add veal pieces to the pot, one by one, and brown on all sides. Set aside leftover cornstarch.
  • Reduce heat slightly and add onion, carrot, celery, and red 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 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 the stew from burning, but don't let it get soupy. Add leftover cornstarch if the stew needs thickening at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 153.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Md Prince Sohag
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Rambha Tamang
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This is a great recipe for a family meal.


Caoimhe Ferris
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I love serving this dish over polenta.


Nahid Rana
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This is a great recipe for a winter night.


Austine Kimanthi
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The meat in this dish is so tender and juicy.


Baphe Matshangaza
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I love the rich and flavorful sauce in this dish.


Johanna Mmatlou
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Amdjade Aouni
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


uwabudo felix
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Landyn perio
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ammarah mahomed
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The meat is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.


Jadon Cuevas
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The meat was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Hosanna Tom
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This veal spezzatino was absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over polenta, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.