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                        VEAL RAGOUT WITH RED PEPPER
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Meats
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    5       tb           Olive oil
    3       lb           Veal stew meat, 1.5 in cubes
    1 1/2   c            Carrots, chopped
      1/2   c            Onion, chopped
      1/4   c            Flour
    4       c            Chicken stock
    1                    Italian plum tomatoes (28oz)
    1       c            White wine, dry
    2                    Garlic cloves, crushed
    3                    Parsley sprigs
    1                    Bay leaf
    1       t            Thyme, dried
      1/2   ts           Basil, dried
                         Salt and pepper
    1                    Red bell pepper
      1/2   c            Parsley, chopped
      1/4   c            Green onions, minced
    2       ts           Garlic, minced
    2       ts           Lemon peel, grated
    1 3/4   lb           Fettuccine, fresh
    2       tb           Butter
 
   Heat 5 T oil in Dutch oven over med-high heat. Pat veal dry, and add to pan
   in batches. Cook until brown on all sides, adding more oil if necessary.
   Drain on paper towels. Add carrots and onion to pan and cook for approx. 5
   min., stirring frequently. Return veal to pan, sprinkle with flour. Stir 3
   min. Add stock and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the
   bottom of the pan. Mix in tomatoes, wine, parsley sprigs, crushed garlic,
   bay leaf (crumbled), thyme, basil (crumbled), salt and pepper. Bring to a
   simmer, stirring constantly, and break up tomatoes. Reduce heat, cover, and
   simmer 1 hr. Uncover and simmer until veal is tender, approx. 20 min. Add
   bell pepper and cook until tender, approx. 10 min. Transfer meat and bell
   pepper to bowl using a slotted spoon. Discard parsley sprigs. Skim surface
   of remaining liquid. Boil until reduced to approx. 2 cups, stirring
   occasionally, approx. 20 min. Return meat and peppers to pan. (NOTE: Can be
   prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over med. heat
   before continuing.).  Combine parsley, green onion, minced garlic, and
   lemon peel.  Cook fettuccine in salted water al dente'. Drain, return to
   pot, and mix with butter. Arrange around outer edge of large deep platter.
   Spoon ragout into center of platter. Sprinkle with parsley mixture and
   serve.
   
      Clay Irving
  
 
 
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