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ZURICH RAGOUT (ZüRCHER GESCHNETZELTES)



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This is so delicious (and it's really Swiss, not German, but there wasn't a Swiss cuisine so I selected the closest possible match). This version is different than other recipes of the same title in that it uses wine and cream that produces a delectable creamy sauce. Traditionally, the recipe calls for veal and veal kidney, but...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz veal, sliced into strips (or pork loin can be used)
4 oz veal kidneys (or pork loin, cut into strips)
2 Tbsp clarified butter or cooking oil, divided
2 medium shallots, minced
2 c sliced button mushrooms
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c dry white wine
1 c beef broth
1/4 c light cream (or whipping cream)
1/2-1 tsp lemon zest, fresh grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 1 tablespoon clarified butter (or oil) over high heat and quickly brown meat strips in it until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • 2. Add 1 more tablespoon of clarified butter to pan, if necessary, and stir in shallots and cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms to pan and cook until soft and brown. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  • 3. While stirring, slowly add the wine and broth to the mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half.
  • 4. Stir in lemon zest, cream, salt and pepper to taste. Add the browned meat back to the pan to warm, but do not cook the sauce any longer.
  • 5. Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

ZURICH RAGOUT (ZüRCHER GESCHNETZELTES)



Zurich Ragout (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) image

I originally found this on the About.com website, but I've seen it on many sites that feature traditional Swiss recipes. Traditionally, the recipe calls for veal veal kidney, but pork loin and chicken can be used in place of veal. It's usually served with Swiss Rosti (hash brown potatoes) and paired with a Swiss white wine or Pinot grigio.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Veal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces veal (or pork loin, sliced into strips)
4 ounces veal kidneys (or pork loin, sliced into strips)
2 tablespoons clarified butter, divided (or cooking oil)
2 shallots, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup light cream (or whipping cream)
1/2-1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon clarified butter (or oil) over high heat and quickly brown meat strips in it until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Add 1 more tablespoon of clarified butter to pan, if necessary, and stir in shallots and cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms to pan and cook until soft and brown. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  • While stirring, slowly add the wine and broth to the mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, cream and salt and pepper to taste. Add the browned meat back to the pan to warm, but do not cook the sauce any longer.
  • Serve with the parsley sprinkled on top.

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