Savory Veal Stew

Yield:
8 servings

Preparation Time:
and Cooking Time: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients:

  1. 2 1/2 pounds veal for stew, cut into 1- inch pieces
  2. 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  4. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  5. 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  6. 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  7. 3 cloves (large) garlic, minced
  8. 1 can (13 3/4 to 14 1/2 ounces) ready to serve chicken broth
  9. 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  10. 1 package (1 pound) baby carrots
  11. 1 pound small new red skinned potatoes, halved
  12. 1 cup frozen peas
Directions:

Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly coat veal with flour mixture.

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown veal, 1/2 at a time; remove from Dutch oven.

Add onion and garlic to Dutch oven; cook and stir 1 minute.

Add veal, broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 45 minutes.

Add carrots and potatoes; continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until veal and vegetables are fork-tender. Skim fat. Stir in peas; heat through.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein and niacin; and a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.

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