Veal paupiettes are THE comforting dish par excellence. Tender meat, a tasty filling, and a delicious sauce: impossible to resist! 🤤 But how do you perfect this recipe? What are the secrets to achieving ultra-tender meat and a wonderfully flavored sauce? Today, I am revealing the ultimate recipe and all the tips for preparing veal paupiettes worthy of a great chef. Ready? Put on your apron, let’s go! 👩🍳👨🍳
🧐 Why are you going to love this recipe?
✅ A simple and traditional recipe, easy to reproduce.
✅ Ultra-tender meat thanks to controlled cooking.
✅ A delicious sauce that enhances every bite.
✅ A perfect dish for family or friends meals.
🔥 The essential ingredients for 4 people
🥩 For the paupiettes:
- 4 thin veal cutlets
- 150 g of sausage meat
- 1 slice of chopped white ham
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove of sliced garlic
- Salt, pepper
- Culinary twine
🍷 For the creamy sauce:
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 carrots sliced into rounds
- 150 g of sliced Paris mushrooms
- 10 cl of dry white wine
- 20 cl of chicken broth
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 cl of heavy cream (optional)
- Salt, pepper
👨🍳 Step by step: preparing the veal paupiettes
1️⃣ Preparing the filling
🔸 In a bowl, mix the sausage meat, chopped ham, shallot, garlic, egg, and parsley.
🔸 Season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Assembling the paupiettes
🔸 Spread out a veal cutlet, place a spoonful of filling in the center.
🔸 Gently roll and tie the paupiette with culinary twine. Repeat the process for the other cutlets.
3️⃣ Searing the paupiettes for a golden crust
🔸 Heat the olive oil in a casserole.
🔸 Brown the paupiettes on all sides until they are well golden.
🔸 Set them aside.
4️⃣ Preparing the delicious sauce
🔸 In the same casserole, sauté the onion and carrots.
🔸 Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
🔸 Deglaze with the white wine, scraping the bottom to recover all the cooking juices.
🔸 Add the broth, thyme, bay leaf, and the paupiettes.
🔸 Let simmer over low heat and covered for 45 minutes.
5️⃣ Finishing and tasting
🔸 For an even creamier sauce, add the heavy cream at the end of cooking.
🔸 Remove the twine before serving and enjoy! 😋
🍽️ What to serve with your veal paupiettes?
✔️ A homemade mash: ultra-creamy with a hint of butter.
✔️ Fresh tagliatelle to soak up the sauce.
✔️ Oven-roasted vegetables for a healthy side.
✔️ A gratin dauphinois for an even more indulgent touch.
🌟 Chef’s tips for perfect paupiettes
🔸 Marinate the cutlets in a bit of oil and herbs before filling them for extra flavor.
🔸 Add a bit of mustard to the filling to enhance the taste.
🔸 Enjoy the next day: the sauce will be even better after a night in the fridge!
📌 A recipe that evokes childhood
💡 Who has never eaten veal paupiettes at their grandmother’s? This dish has the magical power to bring us back to childhood, to those family meals where everyone eagerly helped themselves. Today, it’s your turn to carry on this tradition!
So, are you trying this recipe? Share your photos and thoughts in the comments! 📸👇
Céline, a crêpe enthusiast, shares her recipes and tips on her blog dedicated to this culinary art. As a passionate blogger, she explores all aspects of crêpes, from traditional to innovative creations. Join her for delicious and inspiring culinary adventures!
