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Braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes

This braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes serves 4, takes 90 minutes, is rated easy, and costs €4.20 per serving. The key to success is a slow, gentle braise in a Dutch oven that keeps the veal moist, plus turning the roast regularly so it browns on every side.

Tonight, a veal roast simmered slowly in a Dutch oven with mushrooms and onions, served with mashed potatoes.

Braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes
Total time
1 h 30
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.20
Calories per person
630 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

The veal braises in a Dutch oven, slowly absorbing the flavor of softened onions and white wine that reduces over nearly an hour. The button mushrooms, added only near the end, keep their bite and give a firm texture next to the tender veal. The sauce that forms at the bottom, built from broth, thyme, and meat juices, coats every slice without overpowering the veal's delicate flavor.

It's an evening dish that takes some cooking time but barely any watching, perfect for a family Sunday or a weeknight when you start it early. Kids get tender, easy to cut meat and a simple mashed potato side that always wins people over. Mon Chou likes this kind of dish that simmers quietly while you get on with something else.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Veal roast (round cut) 900 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Button mushrooms 400 g
  • Onions 2
  • Potatoes 1 kg

Pantry

  • Dry white wine 15 cl
  • Chicken brothoften in the pantry 20 cl
  • Thymeoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Butter 60 g
  • Milk 15 cl

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Brown the roast in half the butter on all sides. 10 min

    Don't pierce it, the meat will hold onto its juices better.

  2. Add the onions, deglaze with the white wine, then add the broth and thyme, cover. 50 min

    Cook over low heat, veal likes gentleness.

  3. Add the sliced mushrooms for the last 20 minutes. 20 min

    Squeeze a little lemon over them so they stay white.

  4. Cook the peeled potatoes, then mash them with the hot milk and remaining butter. 20 min

    Use a potato masher for a smoother result.

  5. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes, slice it, and spoon the sauce over. 10 min

    Resting under foil keeps the juices from escaping.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a well tied, evenly shaped veal roast, it will cook more evenly and slice more cleanly.
  • Check doneness by inserting a knife tip into the center, the juices should run clear, not pink.
  • Keep the lid tightly on during cooking, the trapped steam tenderizes the meat without drying it out.

The variations

  • Swap the button mushrooms for seasonal wild mushrooms like chanterelles or porcini for more flavor.
  • For a meatless version, replace the veal roast with a whole cauliflower braised in the same onion and white wine sauce.
  • For busy families, cut the roast into cubes before cooking, this brings the braising time down to about 30 minutes.

What to serve it with

  • A sharply dressed green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • A glass of white grape juice

Storage

The veal roast and its sauce keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. You can freeze the sliced meat with its sauce for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in a skillet or over low heat with a splash of broth so the veal doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

Can you replace the white wine with something else?

Yes, use extra chicken broth or a little lemon juice diluted in water instead. The flavor will be simpler but the dish still works well.

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, it's even recommended since the veal tastes better reheated the next day. Cook the meat and sauce a day ahead, and make the mashed potatoes fresh right before serving so they stay smooth.

What cut of veal works if I can't find a veal roast?

Veal shoulder or round also work well for this kind of slow braise. Ask your butcher for a cut meant for braising rather than grilling.

How do you keep the mushrooms white?

Squeeze a little lemon juice over the sliced mushrooms before adding them to the pot. This keeps them from darkening during cooking.

How long does it take to make a braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes?

Count 1 h 30 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes?

About 630 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a braised veal roast with mushrooms and mashed potatoes cost?

About €4.20 per serving, or €16.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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