Spring Veal Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Put a 12-inch skillet over high heat, and a minute later add oil and butter.
2. 2
   Add the meat, in one layer (if you use the larger amount of meat you may have to cook in batches).
3. 3
   Cook, undisturbed, until the meat is nicely browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add tarragon, onions and some salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and any meat stuck to bottom of pan is released, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add liquid, stir, reduce heat to low, and cover.
7. 7
   Cook 30 to 40 minutes, or until the veal is tender.
8. 8
   Uncover, add peas and raise the heat to medium.
9. 9
   Cook about 5 minutes, until the peas are done.
10. 10
    Adjust seasoning, garnish if you like and serve.