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

Submitted by evelynathens

"If you don't want to use veal, use a cut of sirloin, or a nice bit of pork. This cooks up quite fast and makes a delicious sauce."

 

• Ready In: 43mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

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

directions

1. Brown meat in butter; add onion, season and pour ouzo over.
2. Add basil, capers, tomato juice and paprika to taste.
3. Season to taste.
4. Add a little water, about 1 cup, and simmer, covered 25 minutes (you may need to add a bit more water near the end).
5. Add olives and simmer 5-6 minutes longer.
6. Remove onion, puree, and re-add to sauce.

Reviews

[Irmgard]

Very easy to prepare dish with a delicious sauce. I made it with pork loin and my husband just loved it. I found, though, that I had to add a bit more water towards the end of the cooking time as even on a low simmer, it boils out.