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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
Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino)

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

54 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
59 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
15 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
100 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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47
Heart Health
81
Metabolic
51
Digestive
33
Inflammatory
31
Performance
54
General Wellness
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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.
Is Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) healthy?
Rustic Italian Veal Stew (Spezzatino) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 284.69 calories and 6.22 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 807.53 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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