Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (675g) boneless veal shoulder, cut into 2 in (5cm) pieces
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 bouquet garni (6 parsley stalks, 1 celery rib, 1 bay leaf, 5 black peppercorns, 3 fresh thyme sprigs, tied in cheesecloth)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 16 white pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 oz (225g) cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Chopped parsley, to garnish
  • Large flameproof casserole

Method

  • Combine the veal, onions, carrots, lemon juice, and bouquet garni in a flameproof casserole and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the pearl onions and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the remaining butter and the mushrooms.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  • Strain the stew, reserving 2 1/4 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • Add the meat and vegetables to the mushroom mixture and cover.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the cooking liquid.
  • Bring to a boil, whisking often.
  • Whisk the cream and egg yolks in a bowl, and gradually whisk in 1 cup of the sauce.
  • Return to the saucepan.
  • Pour the sauce over the meat and heat without boiling, stirring gently.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot.