- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Easy
- Cost: Moderate
- Favorited: 11 Times
Can be made ahead of time.
A simple, delicately flavored French veal stew in white sauce.
1. Combine the veal, onions, carrots, lemon juice, and bouquet garni in a flameproof casserole and season with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pearl onions and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add 2 tbsp of the remaining butter and the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
3. Strain the stew, reserving 2¼ cups of the cooking liquid. Add the meat and vegetables to the mushroom mixture and cover.
4. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil, whisking often.
5. Whisk the cream and egg yolks in a bowl, and gradually whisk in 1 cup of the sauce. Return to the saucepan. Pour the sauce over the meat and heat without boiling, stirring gently. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot.
Nutritionl information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.