Lithuanian Veal Stew with Mushrooms

Ingredients

 * 2½ – 3 lbs. stewing veal
 * 3 carrots, cut up
 * 3 potatoes, cubed
 * 2 ribs celery, sliced
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 2 tsp butter
 * 2 (4 oz) cans or 1 lb. fresh mushrooms
 * 1 bay leaf
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 pt sour cream

Directions

 * 1) In boiling water, quickly boil off veal (4 – 6 minutes).
 * 2) Do not put meat in until water is at full boil.
 * 3) Remove from water, drain and wash veal.
 * 4) In large stew pot, place all ingredients, except mushrooms, butter, and sour cream.
 * 5) Add just enough water to cover.
 * 6) Cover and cook 45 minutes until meat and carrots are nearly done.
 * 7) Then mix ½ cup broth in a bowl (so the cream does not curdle).
 * 8) Add sour cream and mix to make a gravy.
 * 9) Add to stew with mushrooms and butter and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 10) Remove bay leaf.
 * 11) Serve with fresh rye bread.