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Traditional German Veal with Dumplings

A classic German dish featuring tender leg of veal served with soft dumplings and a rich gravy.

90 minutes4 servings
Traditional German Veal with Dumplings
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the veal over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  4. Pour in beef broth and white wine, bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix flour, milk, and thyme to make a sauce.
  7. Stir the sauce into the veal mixture.
  8. Prepare dumplings by mixing breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, and butter.
  9. Shape dumplings and place on top of the veal.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  11. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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