Savory Veal (Spezzatino di Vitello)

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 lbs. veal cutlet (sliced thin and tenderized)
• Marinate for 4 hours in the following:
• ⅓ cup salad oil
• 1 T. of vinegar
• 1 t. of seasoned salt
• ½ t. paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic

DIRECTIONS  

1. Place 2 T. of butter in skillet. Brown meat and remove from pan.
2. Sauce: To pan juices, add ¼ cup flour and stir until smooth. Add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of canned tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add reserved oil mixture from marinade. Cook until thick. (Double or the sauce ingredients so there is sufficient for seconds on rice and meat.)
3. Add meat. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours, or until tender.
4. Sprinkle 2 T. (or more according to taste) of tarragon over meat the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking.
5. Serve with white rice

Recipe Author: Joan Marie Poulin
Photo: Ricettedellanonna