Classic Italian Veal Spezzatino

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon scornstarch
• teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound slean veal stew meat
• tablespoon sextra-virgin olive oil
• onion, minced
• carrot, minced
• celery, minced
• fresh Thai chile pepper, minced
• clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• Roma tomatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup sfrozen peas
• bay leaf
• tablespoon swater, or as needed

Instructions

1. Mix together cornstarch, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat veal chunks dry and toss them with seasoned cornstarch to coat. Transfer coated veal chunks to a plate and set aside leftover seasoned cornstarch.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add veal pieces to the pot, one by one, and cook until browned on all sides. Reduce heat slightly and add onion, carrot, celery, and chile pepper; cook until fragrant, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Pour in broth and wine. Deglaze the pot using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Add potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and bay leaf. Stir and cover.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until veal is fork tender, potatoes are cooked, and liquid has thickened, about 1 hour. Add some water from time to time to keep stew from burning, but don't let it get soupy. Add leftover seasoned cornstarch if stew needs thickening at the end.