Veal alla Toscana POINTS: 4 INSTRUCTIONS 1 1/2 tsp olive oil 3 medium garlic clove(s), chopped 1 pound lean veal shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium carrot(s), cut into 1-inch chunks 1 medium celery, stalk, chopped 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1/3 cup wine, white 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup canned chicken broth 1/2 cup canned frozen whole onions, pearl, thawed 1 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Heat oil and garlic in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; add veal and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from stockpot; set aside. Cook carrots and celery in same pot, stirring occasionally, on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add veal, tomatoes, wine, Italian seasoning and broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add pearl onions; simmer until veal is tender, about 15 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
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