Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino)
Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) features tender veal morsels simmered with tomatoes, potatoes, and peas for a balanced, hearty bite with gentle heat from chile and depth from white wine. The sauce turns silky from the starch and slow braise, wrapping each piece in savory richness. It’s ideal for a cozy weekend dinner or a relaxed family gathering on a cool evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine cornstarch, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat the veal chunks dry and toss them in the seasoned cornstarch to coat. Move the coated veal chunks to a plate and keep the leftover seasoned cornstarch aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the veal pieces to the pot one at a time and cook until browned on all sides. Lower the heat slightly and add the onion, carrot, celery, and chile pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the broth and wine. Deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and bay leaf. Stir and cover.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the veal is fork-tender, the potatoes are cooked, and the liquid has thickened, about 1 hour. Add some water from time to time to prevent burning, but do not let it become soupy. Stir in the leftover seasoned cornstarch at the end if the stew needs thickening.
- Calories 284.69 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 47.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.29 mg Low Source
- Sodium 807.53 mg High
- Fiber 7.58 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.88 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.29 g Low Source
- Calcium 261.42 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1067.3 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 136.58 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 31.54 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 284.69 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino)?
- It is an Italian stew recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chili Pepper, Cornstarch. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino)?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
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