Veal Fricassee

Veal Fricassee is a classic French dish made by simmering veal in a creamy sauce with vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Veal Shoulder (cut into 2-inch cubes)800Grams
Butter (unsalted)60Grams
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Carrot (sliced)2Count
Celery Stalk (sliced)2Count
Garlic (minced)2Clove
All-purpose Flour2Tbsp
Chicken Stock (low sodium)500Milliliters
Dry White Wine250Milliliters
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)200Milliliters
Egg Yolk (beaten)1Count
Lemon (juiced)1Count
Bay Leaf1Count
Fresh Thyme (tied with kitchen string)1Bunch
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)1Tsp
Mushrooms (sliced)200Grams
Parsley (chopped, for garnish)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add veal cubes and brown on all sides. Remove veal and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add chicken stock and white wine, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Return veal to the pot. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour or until veal is tender.
  6. In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in a little butter until golden. Add to the veal mixture.
  7. In a bowl, mix heavy cream with egg yolk and lemon juice. Stir into the veal mixture and heat gently without boiling.
  8. Remove thyme and bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep

  • Thaw veal in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Kitchen StringLarge Pot With Lid