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Braised Veal Breast with Herbs, Pernod, and Tomatoes

This slow-braised veal breast with herbs and Pernod is an elegant, one-pot dish that brings together a sophisticated palette of Mediterranean flavours. The delicate veal is gently simmered until tender in a fragrant liquid of white wine, tomatoes, and a hint of aniseed liqueur. Briny green olives and fresh lemon zest provide a bright contrast to the rich, savoury sauce, creating a beautifully balanced meal that is as aromatic as it is satisfying.

As a diabetes-friendly option, this recipe focuses on lean protein and heart-healthy aromatics like garlic and shallots without the need for heavy starches. It is an ideal choice for a weekend dinner party or a comforting family meal, offering a nutritious take on classic French-style braising. For the best results, prepare it a day in advance to allow the herbal notes and subtle Pernod infusion to fully develop.

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Ingredients for Braised Veal Breast with Herbs, Pernod, and Tomatoes

  • 1 (4 3/4- to 5-pound) large end of veal breast (about 8 bones), cut between bones into individual ribs

  • 1 cucharada de tomillo fresco picado

  • 1 cucharada de salvia fresca picada

  • 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva

  • 1 cebolla grande, partida por la mitad, en rodajas finas

  • 8 large garlic cloves, chopped

  • 2 large shallots, sliced

  • 3 anchovy fillets, chopped

  • 240ml de vino blanco seco

  • 60ml de Pernod u otro licor con sabor a anís

  • 1 14 1/60g can diced tomatoes in juice

  • 240ml low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

  • 1 (275g) bag pearl onions, peeled

  • 160g brine-cured green olives (such as picholine

  • about 170g )

  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

Sprinkle veal ribs on all sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and sage. Heat oil in heavy large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add half of ribs and sauté until brown, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer ribs to bowl. Repeat with remaining ribs.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion, garlic, and shallots to pot. Cover and cook until soft, occasionally scraping up any browned bits, about 8 minutes. Mix in anchovy fillets; cook 1 minute. Add white wine and Pernod. Increase heat and boil mixture 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and chopped fresh tarragon; stir to blend. Add veal and any accumulated juices from bowl, arranging veal in single layer in pot. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until veal is tender, turning veal occasionally, about 1 3/4 hours.

Add peeled pearl onions and green olives to pot. Cover and simmer until pearl onions are tender, about 25 minutes longer. Do ahead Braised veal can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm before continuing.

Using tongs, transfer veal to plate. Tilt pot and spoon off fat from top of sauce; discard fat. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat spoon, about 5 minutes. Mix in grated lemon peel. Return veal to sauce and simmer until heated through and flavours blend, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer veal to large shallow bowl and serve.

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  • 29 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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