Modern Veal Cutlets with Brown Sauce
Tender veal cutlets, lightly breaded and fried, then simmered in a rich brown sauce. A classic dish updated for the modern kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 Veal cutlets (About 1/2 inch thick, from the leg)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (For dredging)
- 1 Egg (Beaten)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned)
- 2 tbsp Butter (For frying)
- 1.5 cups Brown Sauce (See recipe below)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- 3 tbsp Butter (For brown sauce)
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour (For brown sauce)
- 1.5 cups Beef broth (Or water, or half broth and half stewed tomatoes, for brown sauce)
- 0.25 tsp Salt (To taste, for brown sauce)
- 0.125 tsp Black pepper (To taste, for brown sauce)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (For brown sauce)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (For brown sauce)
Instructions
- 1Wipe the veal cutlets dry with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat or skin. If the cutlets are large, cut them into serving-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2Place the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes. Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- 3Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the cutlets from the skillet and set aside.
- 4In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly until the mixture is well browned, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually whisk in the beef broth (or water/tomato mixture) until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 5Place the fried cutlets in a stewpan or baking dish. Pour the brown sauce over the cutlets. Cover and simmer gently on the stovetop or bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 30 minutes, or until the cutlets are tender.
- 6Arrange the cutlets on a hot platter. Spoon the sauce over the cutlets and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.