Veal Steak with Ham & Mushrooms
📜 Collection: JohnBCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A flavorful stovetop veal dish featuring a tender large veal steak simmered with garlic spread. It is finished with a savory sauce of ham, fresh mushrooms, and bright lemon.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 50 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cup
- Heated platter
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 T | Salad Oil | None |
| 1 (1 1/2 lb) | Veal Steak | Large |
| 1/2 t | Salt | None |
| 1/2 t | Pepper | None |
| 1 1/2 t | Garlic Spread | Bottled |
| 1 c | Ham | Cooked, cubed |
| 2 c | Mushrooms | Fresh, sliced |
| 1 T | Lemon Juice | None |
| 1 t | Lemon Peel | Grated |
| 2 T | Water | For simmering |
Instructions
Step 1: Season and Sauté
- Sprinkle the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak with 1/2 t salt and 1/2 t pepper.
- Heat the 1 T salad oil in a large skillet and sauté the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak until browned.
Step 2: Simmer the Veal
- Spread the 1 1/2 t bottled garlic spread over the top of the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak.
- Add 2 T water to the skillet, cover tightly, and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes until the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak is fork-tender.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce and Finish
- Uncover the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak, pour off the drippings into a measuring cup, and add enough water to make 2/3 c of liquid; return this liquid to the skillet.
- Add the 1 c cooked ham cubes and 2 c fresh mushrooms to the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through.
- Remove the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak to a heated platter.
- Add the 1 T lemon juice to the mixture remaining in the skillet, spoon the sauce mixture over the 1 (1 1/2 lb) veal steak, and sprinkle with the 1 t grated lemon peel.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.
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