Ingredients

  • 4 shoulder veal chops, about 12 oz. each
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 rib celery, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 1 c. Marsala wine
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste
  • 1 c. chicken stock

Method

  • Season the veal chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet gently brown the chops on both sides in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Place the browned chops in a wide shallow baking pan.
  • Add the carrot, celery and 1/2 cup onion to the skillet and saute until lightly browned.
  • Deglaze the pan with the Marsala.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and boil for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, boil for another 3 minutes.
  • Pour this liquid over the chops, cover the baking pan and bake in a preheated 350° oven for 2 hours.