Puerto Rican Comfort Food: Veal Stew With Creamy Po

Name: Puerto Rican Comfort Food: Veal Stew With Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds veal shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste in a mortar; 2 cups good-quality red wine; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup sofrito; 1 cup tomato paste; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 4 bay leaves; 4 fresh culantro leaves; freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal

Servings: persons

2 pounds veal shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste in a mortar
2 cups good-quality red wine
1 onion, diced
1 cup sofrito
1 cup tomato paste
2 carrots, peeled and diced
4 bay leaves
4 fresh culantro leaves
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal

1
In a large bowl, combine the veal, salt, oregano, 4 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic and the wine.
2
Mix well, cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
3
In a heavy saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; add the onion and saute until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes.
4
Add the sofrito and saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the veal with its marinade, stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomato paste, carrots, bay leaves, culantro and 2 cups water and reduce the heat to medium-low.
7
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
8
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds veal shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 6 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Comfort Food: Veal Stew With Creamy Polenta falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Puerto Rican Comfort Food: Veal Stew With Creamy Polenta

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