Ingredients

  • 2 lb. veal stew meat or pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. herbs de provence
  • 2 rashers bacon, diced (Lardons)
  • 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth
  • 1 can good chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/3 small can chopped olives
  • 1 doz. pitted olives
  • 1/2 lb. small mushrooms
  • 1 can artichoke bottoms
  • 1 stick celery with leaves, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. flour

Method

  • Saute onion, bacon, celery, chopped olives and herbs until soft.
  • Remove from pan and saute meat until lightly browned all over.
  • Return all ingredients to heavy casserole and sprinkle with the flour.
  • Add all the ingredients except the mushrooms, artichokes and pitted olives.
  • Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • If there is not enough chicken broth to just cover ingredients, add some extra water.
  • Meanwhile, saute mushrooms and artichokes in 2 tablespoons of butter lightly and add to stew when done.
  • At this time, add the pitted olives.
  • Stir and simmer for about 10
  • more minutes.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.