Vealandgreenbeanstew Recipes

VEAL AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Cut veal into 1-in. cubes. Put into pot with cold water, salt and 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate. Cover and bring to slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, wash, cut off and discard ends from green beans and cut into 1-in. pieces.
• Add beans to sauce pot, cover loosely and cook 25 minute longer, or until beans are tender.
• Dissolve bouillon cube in 1/2 cup very hot water. Set aside.
• Remove pot from heat and drain stock from meat and beans, RESERVING the stock. Return the veal and beans to pot and set aside.
• Heat butter in a small saucepan. Blend in flour, sugar, salt and 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate. Heat until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Add gradually, stirring in, the reserved stock, chicken broth and vinegar. Cook rapidly, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Cook 1 or 2 minute longer. Blend in the parsley, savory and pepper.
• Add to pot with veal and green beans. Heat about 10 minute or until meat is thoroughly heated.

VEAL STEW WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC

Steps:

• In a heavy casserole (which can go in the oven) brown batches of the veal in the oil until golden on all sides. As you brown the cubes, remove them to a platter. When they are all brown, add the leeks and carrots to the casserole and saute them for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. With a slotted spoon remove the cooked vegetables and discard the fat from the casserole.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Return the cooked leeks and carrots to the bottom of the casserole. Return the browned veal meat and place them over the vegetables. Add the wine and, over moderate heat, reduce the wine to almost nothing. Add the stock and bouquet garni and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the garlic, salt and pepper. Cover the stew with a piece of foil with the edges turned upwards to catch the steam which will collect under the lid. Cover the casserole with a lid (or other piece of foil) and set in oven. Braise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
• Strain the solids from the liquid and keep warm. Remove excess fat and reduce liquid to 1 1/2 cups. Adjust the seasoning. Serve dusted with fresh dill. Accompany with rice, plain boiled potatoes or the mashed potatoes and spinach (see recipe below).

LEBANESE-STYLE GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, fry the onion in the oil for 2 - 3 minutes then add the potatoes and continue cooking for another 3 - 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the beans, sprinkle over the cumin and cayenne and mix well together.
• Whizz the tomatoes in a blender, then add the liquidized tomatoes to the pan; stir the contents, bring to the boil, cover and leave to simmer over a medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the beans and potato are tender and tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce, test for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as required; serve immediately.

VEAL, POTATO, AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• 1 In a large pot, cook the onions in the oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the veal pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. 2 Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the rosemary and garlic. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the wine and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. 3 Add the potatoes to the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 cups water and bring the mixture to a simmer. 4 Lower the heat. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 hour or until the veal is tender when pierced with a fork. 5 Add the green beans to the pot and simmer 10 minutes more or until all of the meat and vegetables are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

HEARTY BEAN AND VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Sort and rinse beans, then soak overnight in water.
• Drain beans and place in crockpot.
• Add vegetable juice, wine, soy sauce, and apple or pineapple juice.
• Cover with vegetable stock or water; the amount added depends on whether you prefer a soup (more liquid) or a stew (less).
• The juice adds just a tad of sweetness and the soy sauce adds depth and the tang of salt.
• Cook at high for 2 hours.
• Add vegetables, herbs, and spices, and cook for 5-6 hours at low until carrots and parsnips are tender.
• When tender, add rice or pasta and cook for one additional hour.
• NOTES: For beans use 3 or 4 kinds, such as: black, red kidney, pinto, baby lima, lentil, and green and/or yellow split peas.