Crock Pot Veal Stew With Vodka 🍲

Overview:

This Crock Pot Veal Stew With Vodka is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a delicious meal that will impress your family and friends. The tender veal, combined with the rich and savory sauce infused with vodka, creates a dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Ingredients	Quantities
Butter	2 tbsp
Margarine	1 tbsp
Green onion	1, chopped
Celery seed	1 tsp
Dried thyme	1 tsp
Salt	1/2 tsp
Fresh ground black pepper	2 dashes
All-purpose flour	2 tbsp
Vodka	1/4 cup
Condensed beef broth	1 1/4 cups
Tomato juice	1 cup
Worcestershire sauce	2 tsp
Lemon, rind of	1, peeled

Instructions:

Preparation:
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- Melt butter and margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped green onions and cook until softened.
Seasoning:
- Stir in celery seed, dried thyme, salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute to release their flavors.
Thickening the Sauce:
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute.
Deglazing with Vodka:
- Pour in the vodka and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to meld.
Creating the Base:
- Add condensed beef broth, tomato juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Cooking the Sauce:
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Preparing the Slow Cooker:
- Place the veal cubes and peeled lemon rind in the slow cooker.
Combining Ingredients:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the veal in the slow cooker, ensuring that all the meat is well coated.
Slow Cooking:
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until the veal is tender and cooked through.
Serving:
- Once the veal is done, serve hot with your choice of mashed potatoes or rice, and enjoy the delicious flavors of this comforting dish.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 150.6
Fat Content: 5.5g
Saturated Fat Content: 2.9g
Cholesterol Content: 58.5mg
Sodium Content: 694.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 7g
Fiber Content: 1g
Sugar Content: 2.9g
Protein Content: 13.3g

Keywords:

Veal, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Weeknight, Easy

Tips:

For a thicker sauce, you can adjust the amount of all-purpose flour to your preference.
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of vodka used in the recipe.
Feel free to customize the vegetables in this stew to suit your taste. Adding carrots or potatoes would make excellent additions.
Make sure to remove the lemon rind before serving to prevent any bitterness from seeping into the stew.