Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons pure olive oil
  • 3 pounds boneless veal shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Baked Polenta with Parmesan, for serving

Method

  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Add half of the veal, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned all over, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer the veal to a plate.
  • Repeat with another 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining veal.
  • Pour off the oil.
  • In the casserole, melt the butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the celery, onion and carrot and cook over low heat until softened and golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the wine and boil over moderately high heat until almost evaporated, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, rosemary and veal, along with any accumulated juices.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring once or twice, until the veal is very tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the Baked Polenta with Parmesan into bowls, top with the veal stew and serve.