Basic sauce with veal, ham and white wine
A versatile, traditional sauce: beef, ham, onion, parsnip, and garlic simmered in broth and white wine, then reduced and strained before serving.
This versatile sauce is a staple accompaniment for many meats and vegetables. It is based on an old recipe from a 19th-century household encyclopedia.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$7.19 $1.80 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.41
- $4.01
- $0.18
- $1.39
- $0.64
- $0.56
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the veal, ham, onions, parsnips, garlic, and cloves in a large saucepan. ≈ 3 min
- Add the broth, wine, and lemon slices.
- Let it simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced.
- Strain the sauce through a sieve and serve. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Basic sauce with veal, ham and white wine
- 2 onions$0.41
- 2 parsnips$4.01
- 2 cloves of garlic$0.18
- 500 ml of broth$1.39
- 175 ml of white wine$0.64
- 2 lemon slices$0.56
Total$7.19
that's $1.80 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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