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Rustic Veal Stew with Olives and Potatoes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 lb white stewing veal cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus a drizzle more for the vegetables
  • 1 medium finely chopped onion
  • 2 medium sliced or chopped carrots
  • 4 cloves grated garlic
  • 1 14 oz chopped tomatoes
  • zest from 1 whole orange
  • 1/3 cup kalamata or green olives
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh parsley leaves for garnish
  • 2 red skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes

Instructions

Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.

  • Preheat oven to 325℉.
  • Pat 1 1/2 lb white stewing veal dry with a paper towel, then season well with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour on a sheet of parchment paper and mix with seasoned veal to cover all sides. Discard remaining flour.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep sided skillet over medium high heat. Add seasoned veal and sear until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove veal to a plate and add a drizzle of olive oil, 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 medium sliced or chopped carrots to the searing pan. Cook until the vegetables start to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and then add 4 cloves grated garlic and mix to combine. Return pan to the heat and cook for another minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add 1 14 oz chopped tomatoes, stir and scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add zest from 1 whole orange and 1/3 cup kalamata or green olives. Stir to combine and then cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and place the pan in a preheated oven. Set your timer for 1 1/2 hours, checking the mixture from time to time. If the pan looks a bit dry, add 1/4 cup of water at a time stirring to combine. The veal should cooked when it is tender; it may take up to 2 hours to completely cook.
  • When the veal is tender, add 2 red skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes to a medium saucepan, cover in water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes or until tender.

Serving

  • Garnish stew with parsley and serve with plain boiled potatoes.