Veal Marengo - Ontario Veal Appeal

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1kg) Ontario veal stewing cubes
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) all purpose flour
• 4 tsp (20 mL) chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each salt and fresh ground pepper, divided
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tomatoes (about 1 lb/454 g), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups (500 mL) dry red wine
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
• 1 container (227 g) peeled red or white pearl onions
• 1 pkg (8 oz/227 g) petite/gourmet mushrooms
• 8 oz (227 g) mini red potatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) veal or vegetable broth