Crock Pot Veal Stew With Vodka

Lennie's Note:

This veal stew is easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Substitute regular onion for green onions, if you wish.

• Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 bunch green onion , white part only, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup vodka
• ¼ cup condensed beef broth , undiluted
• 1 ½ cups tomato juice (or V8 juice)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs stewing veal , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 piece lemon, rind of , about 2 or 3 inches long

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened.
2. Add celery seed, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add vodka and cook for 2 minutes, then add beef broth, juice and Worcestershire and bring to a boil.
5. Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens.
6. Place veal cubes and lemon peel in slow cooker, then pour sauce over meat.
7. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until veal is tender.
8. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

Reviews

[love lake]

different taste have made several times worth the try