Crock Pot Veal Stew With Vodka

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 bunch green onion, white part only, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice (or V8 juice)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs stewing veal, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 piece lemon, rind of, about 2 or 3 inches long

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened.

2. 2

   Add celery seed, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add vodka and cook for 2 minutes, then add beef broth, juice and Worcestershire and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens.

6. 6

   Place veal cubes and lemon peel in slow cooker, then pour sauce over meat.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours, until veal is tender.

8. 8

   Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.