Italian Veal and Peppers

A traditional homestyle Italian meal, veal and peppers simmer in a beautiful tomato broth until tender and flavorful.

Do you love that home-cooked Italian food? Here are some of my favorites:

• Chicken Scarpariello
• Chicken Francaise
• Gnocchi alla Sorrentino
• Rigatoni alla Vodka

Italian Veal & Peppers Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this dish:

Veal: I buy milk-fed veal stew

Bell peppers: Cut into strips

Garlic & onions: For flavor

Crushed tomatoes: Preferably San Marzano

Tomato paste: For richness

Flour: Just a bit for the veal

White wine: Adds a beautiful flavor, but can sub for more stock

Chicken stock: To help create the sauce

Spices: We’ll be using oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper

Red wine vinegar: For a touch of acid

Fresh herbs: Rosemary, thyme, and parsley

How to Make Veal & Peppers

Step 1: Prep your ingredients

The first think I do is season the veal by sprinkling some kosher salt, black pepper, and flour on it and mixing it together. Set aside.

Next, I like to cut up all of my vegetables so that they’re ready to go once I start cooking. I’ll also measure out my chicken stock and spices as this time.

Step 2: Brown the veal

Add 2 tbs of olive oil to a skillet with high sides over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the veal and brown on both sides (do this in batches if necessary). Once all of the veal is browned, set aside on a plate.

Step 3: Cook the onions and garlic

Add a touch more oil if needed and turn the heat down a bit to medium. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until they begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Next, add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Step 4: Deglaze the pan

Add the white wine, stirring to scrap the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let cook until the wine is reduced by half and doesn’t smell of alcohol anymore, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5: Add the tomato paste

Add the tomato paste and cook until it develops a beautiful brick red color, about 4 minutes.

Step 6: Add the tomatoes, stock, herbs, and spices

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. (Note: I like to add the chicken stock to the tomato can to stir around to try to get out any of the tomato sauce that may have been left behind.)

Then add the rosemary, thyme, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine everything.

Step 7: Add the veal back to the pot

Add the veal back to the pot and stir to cover them in the sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook on low for an hour.

Step 8: Add the peppers

After the hour is up, add the peppers, a splash of red vine vinegar and stir to combine. Partially cover and cook for another hour, or until the veal is tender. Check for seasoning, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!