Easy Vegetable Veal Stew
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
sliced thin
- 1.2-1.5 kg stewing veal
cubed in 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups white wine
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 11/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
3-4 sprigs fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 yellow flesh potato
cubed
- 1 sweet potato
cubed
- 2 carrots
sliced
- 1/2 -1 cup frozen peas
optional
Directions
- 1
On medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pot.
- 2
Add sliced onions and cook until onions begin to soften. Stir occasionally for approximately 10 minutes.
- 3
While onions are cooking, cube veal into 1 inch pieces.
- 4
Remove cooked onions from pot and place in a bowl.
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil in pot. Heat for one minute.
- 6
Add cubed veal pieces and brown evenly.
- 7
Sprinkle flour over browned veal pieces and toss until well coated (in the pot). Cook for 1-2 minutes. (Colour of stew will depend on how long you brown the flour with the veal)
- 8
Add the white wine while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- 9
Add chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and cooked onions.
- 10
Cover slightly and simmer gently for about 45 minutes on medium heat.
- 11
Add potato cubes and cook for another 10 minutes or until almost done.
- 12
Add sweet potato cubes and sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes or until done.
- 13
Add frozen peas a few minutes before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, comforting meal that practically cooks itself and feeds a crowd? This Easy Vegetable Veal Stew is your answer, making weekend prep a breeze and ensuring delicious, wholesome weekday suppers.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines because it’s designed for generous yield and minimal fuss. By preparing a large quantity of this stew, you'll ensure healthy, stress-free meals throughout the week. The combination of tender veal with an array of root vegetables creates a deeply satisfying dish that only gets better with time.
What to Expect
You'll be rewarded with a rich, savory stew featuring incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth veal pieces, perfectly balanced by the earthy sweetness of yellow flesh and sweet potatoes, and the gentle crunch of sliced carrots. A hint of aromatic thyme and bay leaf infuses the entire dish with a comforting, familiar fragrance. The optional addition of peas brings a pop of fresh green and sweetness, rounding out the hearty flavors. This is the kind of nourishing, stick-to-your-ribs meal that warms you from the inside out, perfect for a cozy evening.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the vegetable blend to your liking. You can certainly use all yellow flesh potatoes or all sweet potatoes, or a mix as suggested, depending on your preference. The frozen peas are entirely optional; omit them if you prefer or swap them for green beans for a different fresh element. If you don't have dried thyme, 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme will lend a more vibrant, herbaceous note.
Serving & Context
This stew is ideal for weekend meal preparation, allowing you to enjoy healthy, flavorful dinners without the weekday rush. Serve it in a deep bowl, perhaps with a crusty piece of bread to sop up every last bit of the savory broth. It's a complete meal on its own, perfect for family dinners.