Veal Stew (Or Beef, Or Pork) With Olives And Ouzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs veal, cut into serving pieces
1 onion, peeled, left whole
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce capers
1 teaspoon crumbled dried basil
1/3 cup pitted black olives
3 tablespoons ouzo
2 tablespoons concentrated tomato juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
paprika

Preparation

Brown meat in butter; add onion, season and pour ouzo over.
Add basil, capers, tomato juice and paprika to taste.
Season to taste.
Add a little water, about 1 cup, and simmer, covered 25 minutes (you may need to add a bit more water near the end).
Add olives and simmer 5-6 minutes longer.
Remove onion, puree, and re-add to sauce.