Veal Forcemeat

Directions

1. 1
   In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, add the oil.
2. 2
   Season the veal with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   When the oil is hot, add the veal, brown for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the onions, carrots, and celery.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Saute for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the garlic, tomatoes, peppercorns and stock.
8. 8
   Bring the liquid to a boil.
9. 9
   Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until very tender.
10. 10
    Remove from the heat and cool completely.
11. 11
    Strain the veal, reserving the liquid.
12. 12
    In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, add the veal and puree until smooth.
13. 13
    Add the butter, bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the reserved poaching liquid.
14. 14
    Season with salt and pepper.
15. 15
    In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
16. 16
    Add the onions, celery and carrots.
17. 17
    Season with salt and crushed pepper.
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    Cook for 4 to5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and clear in color.
19. 19
    Add the garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and bay leaf.
20. 20
    Season with salt and pepper.
21. 21
    Cook for 30 minutes.
22. 22
    Whisk the tomato paste and water together.
23. 23
    Add to the tomatoes.
24. 24
    Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.
25. 25
    Remove from heat and reseason with salt and pepper.
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    Yield: 4 cups