Vitello Navona (Veal Medallions With Wild Mushroom Sauce) Recipe

Name: Vitello Navona (Veal Medallions With Wild Mushroom Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp minced garlic; 1/4 tsp minced shallot; 2 Tbsp bourbon; 2 large (about 1/4 ounce) dried morels, soaked in 1/4 c warm water for 20 min, drained, reserving the liquid, and sliced; 1/2 cup demiglace; 2 fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced; 2 white mushrooms, sliced; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 6-ounce veal tenderloin medallions, pounded 1/2 in thick; 2 tsp unsalted better; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp minced shallot
2 Tbsp bourbon
2 large (about 1/4 ounce) dried morels, soaked in 1/4 c warm water for 20 min, drained, reserving the liquid, and sliced
1/2 cup demiglace
2 fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
2 white mushrooms, sliced
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 6-ounce veal tenderloin medallions, pounded 1/2 in thick
2 tsp unsalted better
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1
In a small saucepan combine the garlic, shallot, & bourbon; heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is just warm and ignite it carefully, shaking the pan until the flames go out. Add the reserved morel liquid, strained, and the demiglace and boil the mixture until it is reduced by half. Add all of the mushrooms and 1 of the thyme sprigs and boil the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly.
2
Season the veal with salt and pepper and dredge it in the flour, shaking off the excess. In a skillet heat 1 teaspoon of the butter and the oil over moderately high heat until the fat is hot but not smoking and in it saute the veal for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it is just cooked. Transfer the veal to a plate and keep it warm, covered.
3
Season the sauce with the lemon juice and salt and pepper, and whisk in the remaining 1 teaspoon butter, and divide the sauce between 2 plates. Transfer the veal to the plates and garnish it with the remaining thyme sprigs.

165

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp minced shallot, 2 Tbsp bourbon, 2 large (about 1/4 ounce) dried morels, soaked in 1/4 c warm water for 20 min, drained, reserving the liquid, and sliced, and more.

Yes, Vitello Navona (Veal Medallions With Wild Mushroom Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vitello Navona (Veal Medallions With Wild Mushroom Sauce)

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