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Veal “Stifado” Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the ingredients and cooking method for veal stifado can vary depending on the region or country of origin. However, some common ingredients in this dish include veal, onions, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, and spices such as cinnamon, all of which are cooked together in a slow-cooker or casserole dish.

 2 lbs Veal shoulder
 1 onion chopped
 1 cup dry red wine
 1 cup olive oil
 4 ripe tomatoes
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 bay leaf
 2 lbs baby onions
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Brown the veal in olive oil. Add onion, brown a while longer and then the wine. Add the tomatoes (peeled and grated), the tomato paste (thinned in a cup of water), the bay leaf, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup hot water. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hr. "Cross" the baby onions with a sharp knife, add them into the pot and cook for another hour.