Veal Ragout With Red Pepper
Description
This classic Mediterranean-style veal ragout is a comforting, hearty dish that delivers deep, savory flavors perfect for a cozy dinner. The veal stew meat becomes incredibly tender after simmering in a rich broth of chicken stock, dry white wine, and crushed plum tomatoes. Aromatics like garlic, parsley, thyme, and basil infuse the sauce with herbal notes, while red bell peppers add a subtle sweetness and vibrant color. Served traditionally over fresh fettuccine with a zesty parsley and lemon garnish, this meal feels elegant yet home-cooked.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Pat veal cubes dry with paper towels, then add to the hot pan in batches.
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Cook veal until browned on all sides, adding more oil if necessary.
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Remove veal from pan and drain on paper towels.
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Add chopped carrots and onion to the same pan.
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Cook vegetables for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
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Return the browned veal to the pan and sprinkle with flour.
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Stir constantly for 3 minutes to cook the flour.
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Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in crushed plum tomatoes, white wine, parsley sprigs, crushed garlic, crumbled bay leaf, thyme, crumbled basil, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly to break up the tomatoes.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
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Uncover and continue simmering until the veal is fork-tender, approximately 30-45 minutes.
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Add chopped red bell pepper and cook until tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
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Transfer the meat and bell peppers to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
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Discard the parsley sprigs and bay leaf from the sauce.
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Skim any excess fat from the surface of the remaining liquid.
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Boil the sauce until reduced to approximately 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
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Return the meat and peppers to the pan to reheat.
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Cook fresh fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
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Drain pasta, return to pot, and toss with butter.
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Arrange the fettuccine around the outer edge of a large deep platter.
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Spoon the veal ragout into the center of the platter.
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Combine reserved parsley, green onion, minced garlic, and lemon peel mixture.
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Sprinkle the garnish mixture over the dish.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1558.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 70.4g109%
- Saturated Fat 18.4g92%
- Cholesterol 489.4mg164%
- Sodium 503.6mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
- Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
- Sugars 6.5g
- Protein 161.7g324%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.