Crock Pot Veal Stew With Vodka

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

• Ready In: 10 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup vodka
• 1⁄4 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 1 1⁄2 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.