Veal Blanquette

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
A luxurious French Veal Blanquette for dinner tonight!
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

2 hrs 10 min

Ready In

2 hrs 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs boneless veal shoulder , cut into 1 in cubes ( veal stew meat )
salt and black pepper
flour ( for dredging )
5 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil ( if needed )
1 1/4 cups semi-dry white wine
3 tablespoons semi-dry white wine
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 medium onion , chopped
2 sprigs flat leaf parsley
1 -2 sprig fresh thyme
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 -3 portabella mushrooms , halved , sliced 1/4 in thick
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 loaf of rustic bread
minced parsley
lemon zest

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
652
Sugar
2g
Fat
41g
Veal Blanquette is a traditional French stew made with boneless veal shoulder, mushrooms, onions, and a creamy white wine sauce. The dish is slow-cooked in a Dutch oven until the meat is meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. The addition of thyme, parsley, and lemon zest adds a hint of freshness to the dish, balancing the richness of the cream sauce. It can be served with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a fancy dinner party.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2.Pat the veal cubes dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
3.Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the veal in batches and brown on all sides, remove to a plate.
4.Add more butter if needed and the onion to the pot, then sauté until translucent. Add the parsley sprigs, thyme, garlic, white wine, and chicken stock.
5.Return the browned veal to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, place in the oven, and braise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the veal is tender.
6.Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and place over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the sliced mushrooms. Simmer uncovered until the mushrooms are cooked through.
7.Stir in the heavy cream and remaining 3 tablespoons of wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
8.Serve Veal Blanquette hot with rustic bread, minced parsley, and lemon zest on top.

PROS

Veal Blanquette is a classic French dish that is luxurious and tender, filled with flavors of thyme, garlic, and white wine.
It’s a perfect dinner party dish that can be made in advance and reheated before serving.

CONS

Veal Blanquette uses a lot of butter and heavy cream, making it a high-fat and calorie dish.
It’s not recommended to eat this dish frequently if you’re watching your weight or blood cholesterol levels.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and fat, Veal Blanquette has some health benefits. Veal meat is a good source of protein, vitamin B12, and iron, which are essential nutrients for the body. Thyme and garlic also have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can boost the immune system and reduce oxidative stress.

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