Veal Stew with Apricots and Prunes
Contributed by: Quick & Kosher, JAMIE GELLER
Prep: 9 min
Total: 1 hr, 19 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
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4 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped or cut into wedges
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 to 3 pounds veal stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
16 baby carrots, halved, length-wise
3 cups water
3/4 cup dried apricots
3/4 cup dried prunes
Preparation:
- Heat oil in 4-quart pot over medium heat.
- Place onions in pot and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Add tomato paste and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse veal and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Add veal to pot and brown for approximately 10 minutes.
- Add carrots and water.
- Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes.
- Add apricots and prunes and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until veal is soft and sauce thickens.
Tips:
Tangy-sweet with just a hint of Cayenne pepper heat, this side dish is the perfect accompaniment to roasted poultry.
Folks love the wonder of having their own personal Cornish hen. The fingerling potatoes make this dish an elegant and hearty meal.





