Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4
Tender veal strips coated in a rich, creamy white wine sauce—Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a Swiss comfort dish at its finest! 🥩✨ Originating from Zürich, this dish is traditionally served with Rösti, making it a perfect balance of crispy and creamy textures. Whether for a cozy dinner or a special occasion, this dish is pure indulgence!
Ingredients For Zürcher Geschnetzeltes�
🔥 For the Zürcher Geschnetzeltes:
☑ 1 lb (450g) veal, cut into thin strips 🥩
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 butter 🧈
☑ 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ 1 cup (250g) white mushrooms, sliced 🍄
☑ ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine 🍷
☑ ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream 🥛
☑ ½ cup (120ml) beef or veal broth 🍖
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 cornstarch (optional for thickening) 🌾
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 lemon juice 🍋
☑ Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Traditional Swiss Rösti 🥔
☑ Buttered noodles or rice (optional) 🍚
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Zürcher Geschnetzeltes�
🔥 Step 1: Sear the Veal
1️⃣ Heat butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Add veal strips, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
3️⃣ Remove the veal and set aside.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Mushrooms & Onions
1️⃣ In the same pan, add onions and cook until soft.
2️⃣ Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
3️⃣ Suggest deglazing the pan with a splash of broth before adding onions to lift flavorful bits.
🔥 Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce
1️⃣ Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
2️⃣ Add the broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
3️⃣ If needed, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to thicken the sauce.
🔥 Step 4: Finish the Dish
1️⃣ Return the veal to the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
🔥 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the Zürcher Geschnetzeltes over crispy Rösti or buttered noodles.
2️⃣ Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
🥩 Rich, creamy, and full of Swiss flavors—Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a must-try classic!
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