Blanquette de Veau (France)
- 1,32 lbs of beef (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
- 2 spoonful butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 16,90 oz broth or chicken stock
- 8,45 oz cream
- 1 carrot (sliced into rings)
- 8-10 cultivated mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper
- lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for serving)
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic, fry until soft.
Add the meat and sauté until lightly brown on all sides.
Add the flour and stir-fry until the meat is covered.
Add the broth or chicken stock. Add the bay leaf and mix.
Add salt and pepper. Cook on low heat for about 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally until the meat is tender.
Add the sliced carrots and mushrooms. Cook for about 15 more minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Add cream and cook for another 5 minutes. If you want to add lemon juice, you can add it at this stage.
Take the Blanquette de Veau hot on a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley and serve. You can serve it with rice or mashed potatoes on the side.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL