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Veal Sauté with Merlot Pan Sauce

3.5

(24)

Cabernet Sauvignon can be substituted for the Merlot, but either way, have mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli florets with the veal, and wedges of chocolate mousse cake afterward.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

10 ounces veal cutlets
4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
3 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
1/2 cup Merlot or other dry red wine

Preparation

  1. Using rolling pin, pound veal between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle veal with 3 teaspoons sage, salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add veal and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer veal to plates. Add chopped shallot to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add wine and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Boil sauce until reduced almost to glaze, stirring up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over veal; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sage and serve.

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