Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless veal shoulder
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. armagnac, cognac or possibly brandy
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
  • 2 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. chablis
  • 2 teaspoon currant jelly
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dry tarragon leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 1/2 pound sm. fresh mushrooms
  • 1 c. green pitted olives

Method

  • Cut meat into cubes no larger than 2".
  • Heat 1/4 c. of the butter in a large frying pan.
  • Brown meat without crowding.
  • As they brown, transfer to 1 1/2 qt casserole with lid.
  • When all pcs are browned return meat to frying pan.
  • Add in armagnac and ignite.
  • Stir in mustard.
  • Return meat to casserole.
  • Pour in chicken broth and wine.
  • Cover.
  • Place in oven.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hrs or possibly till veal is very tender.
  • Add in jelly, half of the parsley, tarragon and sage.
  • Mix together cornstarch and water.
  • Stir into casserole; cook till thickened.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining butter in frying pan over high heat.
  • Brown mushrooms 3 to 5 min.
  • When ready to serve, garnish stew with mushrooms, pitted olives and remaining parsley.
  • Tips: After browning meat, brown mushrooms in same pan without washing.