Khashlama (Georgian Veal Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless veal shoulder, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 small red chili pepper, stemmed seeded finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
12 pickled plums, rinsed drained
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, minced
1/4 cup scallion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced

Preparation

Season veal with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in an 8 qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add veal and cook, turning as needed, until browned (10 minutes). Add garlic, onions, and chiles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden (8-10 minutes).
Add tomato paste, allspice, and paprika. Cook, stirring, until slightly caramelized (2 minutes). Add plums and stock. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until veal is tender (1-1 1/2 hours). Stir in cilantro, mint, scallions, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Serve with bread on the side.