Tuesday March 16 , 2010
Thyme Flavored Braised Veal
Created by Ehmer,
Description Veal is a very lean meat and it can be very bland. Thyme adds depth of flavor to many Mediterranean dishes, such as this veal hotpot.
Ingredients
At a glance
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Difficulty
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Serves
6
  • 2 lbs loin or leg of veal
  • 1 Tbs flour
  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 lemon, juice and rind
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
Methods/steps
  1. Sprinkle the veal piece with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the butter in a large pan. Dip the meat in the flour then brown in the hot butter.
  3. Add the wine, boiling water and lemon juiice, and sprinkle with the lemon rind. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the meat is tender.
  4. Serve sliced with its own gravy on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings as a main course to 8 servings if served after an appetizer..

Serving size: 1/6 of the original recipe

Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   211.92  
Calories From Fat (29%)   62.43  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 6.99g   11%  
Saturated Fat 2.75g   14%  
Cholesterol 126.05mg   42%  
Sodium 528.10mg   22%  
Potassium 515.00mg   15%  
Carbohydrates 1.63g   1%  
Dietary Fiber 0.08g   0%  
Sugar 0.12g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 1.55g      
Protein 30.70g   61%  
Additional Tips

Fluffy mashed potatoes with butter make an ideal side dish.

Reviews

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