Catalan veal in its own juices

Catalan veal in its own juices

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A tender, golden-brown veal roast, cooked slowly with bacon and bones, deglazed with white wine, and then simmered in its own juices, served with a rich a…

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This Catalan veal dish is slowly cooked in its own juices, with slices of bacon, bones, and a splash of white wine. The sauce, strained through a fine-mesh sieve, coats the meat slices.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodbraising
  • Estimated cost$11.42 $2.86 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free
  • Low lactose

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.92
  • $0.37
  • $9.53
  • $0.49
  • $0.08
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a casserole dish, place the bacon and bacon slices at the bottom to create a flavorful base. Then, place the piece of veal on top, having removed the skin and any tough parts (you can tie it up), and surround it with the cut-up bones. ≈ 10 min
  2. Cover the meat and cook it over low heat on both sides, without piercing it when turning, to prevent it from losing its juices. Instead, use a wooden spoon or a slotted spoon.
  3. Once golden brown, pour with wine and a glass of warm water (or, better yet, broth), season with salt and pepper, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes over low heat.
  4. To prevent the food from sticking, place the lid upside down and pour a little water over it: the steam will not escape, and the food will not dry out.
  5. Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it cool slightly before slicing. Arrange the slices on a plate and pour the hot sauce over them, strained through a chinois.

The bill

Catalan veal in its own juices

  • 75 g of bacon, cut into thin slices$0.92
  • One small glass of dry white wine$0.37
  • 500 g of beef or veal bones$9.53
  • 50 g of bacon$0.49
  • white pepper, ground$0.08
  • salt$0.03

Total$11.42

that's $2.86 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 800 g of beef, in one piece (leg or rib)
  • 75 g of bacon, cut into thin slices
  • One small glass of dry white wine
  • 500 g of beef or veal bones
  • 50 g of bacon
  • white pepper, ground
  • salt
  • water

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