French Blanquette de Veau with Basque Cheese
A classic French dish featuring tender veal in a creamy sauce, topped with a rich Basque cheese crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Veal shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1/2 cup Dry white wine
- ●1 cup Veal broth
- ●1/2 cup Heavy cream
- ●1 cup, grated French Basque cheese
Instructions
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1. Season the veal shoulder with salt and pepper.
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2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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3. Sear the veal shoulder until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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4. Remove the veal from the skillet and set aside.
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5. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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6. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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7. Add the white wine to the skillet and cook until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
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8. Add the veal broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
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9. Return the veal shoulder to the skillet and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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10. Remove the veal from the skillet and set aside.
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11. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
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12. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.