A quick and easy veal stew recipe for those moments when you want a healthy, hearty yet easy one pot meal. This stew incorporates fresh tomatoes and lots of veggies giving an incredible amount of flavor. Everything is sliced on the thin side which helps reduce cooking time. It can be made with beef rather than veal. Either way it makes a super tasty healthy hearty meal.
Ingredients
1 pound of veal or beef sliced on the thin side
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 small stalks of celery
1 medium carrot
3 medium size potatoes
1 cup of peas
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
2-3 vine ripened chopped tomatoes ( remove peel by blanching before chopping)
1/4 cup olive oil or oil of your choice
salt and pepper to taste
Dash of red pepper flakes
Dash of cayenne pepper
A bit of chopped parsley for garnish.
Directions
Add oil to bottom of medium size pot, add diced onion, garlic, celery, carrots and beef. Cook until lightly browned. Add tomatoes and let cook down a bit stiring well. Once tomatoes are tender stir well until they are thoroughly crushed. When meat starts to become tender add you peas, mushrooms, and potatoes. Add about half a cup of water, a little oil and seasonings. Stir well cover and let cook until meat and poratoes are tender. When it’s done add a final spinkling of fresh chopped parsley on top serve and enjoy!