Braised Veal Breast And Winter Vegetables With Alain

Serves: 3

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

40

Sweetness

52

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

6 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Heat oven to 450 degrees F

2

Halve veal lengthwise, then cut into pieces 1 1/2 inches wide and about 4 inches long

3

Lightly dust both sides of meat with flour

4

Heat a large skillet over high heat

5

When pan is hot, add half the oil

6

Working in batches, brown meat, about 4 minutes per side

7

Add more oil to pan as necessary

8

Blot veal on paper towels to remove excess oil

9

Transfer to a large, deep roasting pan

10

Scatter half the carrots, onions, leeks, turnips, and celery over veal

11

Sprinkle with garlic and peppercorns

12

Tie thyme and bay leaves together with a piece of kitchen twine, and add to pan

13

Add 1 cup water, and sprinkle with salt

14

Place on top of stove, and bring to a boil

15

Cover with parchment paper, and seal with aluminum foil

16

Transfer to oven and lower heat to 350 degrees F

17

Cook for 1 hour

18

Remove from oven, and add remaining carrots, onions, leeks, turnips, and celery

19

Cover, return to oven, and continue to cook 45 minutes more

20

Remove parchment paper and aluminum foil

21

Increase temperature to 400 degrees F

22

Continue to cook until meat is fork tender, about 30 minutes more

23

Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to serving platter, and keep warm

24

Leave liquid in pan, and place on top of stove

25

Using a spoon, skim fat, and discard

26

Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water

27

Add to cooking liquid, and bring to a boil

28

Season with salt, pepper, and vinegar

29

Pour mixture over meat and vegetables, then serve immediately