Veal Marsala

Veal Marsala

Veal Marsala is a popular and well known Italian dish. It is thought to have been developed in the town of Marsala in Western Sicily where this fortified wine is made. This traditional veal dish is made using thinly sliced veal, a Marsala reduction, and sautéed mushrooms. This is a classic and richly flavored comfort dish.
 
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS                                                              PREP TIME: 10 MIN
COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
 
Ingredients:
8 Veal Cutlets (scaloppini) approx. 3 ounces each
Salt and Pepper
½ Cup Flour
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
4 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Medium Onion Finely Chopped
4 Garlic Cloves Finely Chopped
1 Cup Cremini Mushrooms Sliced
2/3 Cup Marsala Wine
1 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 Sprig of Rosemary Leaves
 
Directions:

1. Pound the veal with a meat mallet to tenderize.
2. Season the veal with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add 4 of the veal cutlets and cook until golden brown. About 1 ½ - 2 minutes per sides.
5. Remove the veal and transfer to a plate. Add an additional tablespoon of butter and olive oil and cook the remaining veal. Set the veal aside.
6. Add another tablespoon of butter and olive oil and sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes on low-medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add another tablespoon of olive oil, if necessary, and cook the mushrooms until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
8. Add the marsala wine and simmer until the wine is reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
9. Add the broth and rosemary leaves and let simmer for an additional 4 minutes.
10. Return the veal to the pan and pour in all of the juices.
11. Cook the veal until just heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
12. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
13. Remove the veal from the skillet with tongs and transfer to a plater or individual plates. Spoon the sauce and the mushrooms over the veal and serve.

 
Buon Appetito!