This stew is absolute comfort food marinating the richness of a full-bodied red wine with rosemary, garlic and veal. This winning combination results in a hearty stew ideally served over egg noodles.
In a large bowl, add cubed veal and season with salt and pepper. Add bay leaves, rosemary, minced garlic and red wine.
Cover and refrigerate; marinate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
Drain veal, reserving marinade in bowl on the side. Dust veal pieces with flour. In a Dutch oven or large ovenproof skillet with fitted lid, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, cook veal until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer browned veal to a plate. In same skillet, add sliced garlic and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Add anchovies, olives, tomatoes and veal along with reserved marinade. Bring to a boil, cover with lid, transfer to a 350F oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Skim off any oil collected on top of sauce and stir.