Veal Stew (Or Beef, or Pork) With Olives and Ouzo

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Veal Stew with Olives and Ouzo is a Mediterranean-inspired, hearty, and flavorful dish that's perfect for dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

110 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs veal , cut into serving pieces
1 onion , peeled , left whole
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce capers
1 teaspoon crumbled dried basil
1/3 cup pitted black olives
3 tablespoons ouzo
2 tablespoons concentrated tomato juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
paprika

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
457
Sugar
2g
Fat
29g
Veal Stew with Olives and Ouzo is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines the heartiness of the meat with the briny flavor of olives and the unique taste of ouzo. The meat is slow-cooked until it's fork-tender, making it perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly night. This dish is rich in flavor and aroma, and can be made with beef or pork if needed. The addition of ouzo adds a unique complexity and depth to this already wonderful dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Season the veal with paprika and set aside.
3.Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add butter and cook the onion until softened.
4.Add the veal and brown well on all sides.
5.Add capers, basil, black olives, and ouzo.
6.Add concentrated tomato juice and vinegar, then stir until well combined.
7.Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
8.Serve over rice or mashed potato if desired.

PROS

Veal Stew with Olives and Ouzo is a delicious, flavorful, and hearty stew that’s perfect for dinner.

It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect on a chilly night.
This recipe is also very customizable, you can replace veal with beef or pork as desired.

CONS

This dish requires a long cooking time of 1-1.
5 hours, so it’s not suited for a quick dinner.

Veal is also a more expensive meat, so it may not be in everyone’s budget.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Veal is a good source of protein, vitamins B and D, iron, and zinc.
Ouzo, a Mediterranean classic, is known for its digestive properties and also has antimicrobial effects.

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