Prepare to elevate your culinary skills with this show-stopping Italian-inspired veal dish that will transform your dinner table into a gourmet restaurant experience. Imagine cutting into a perfectly roasted veal breast, revealing a hidden treasure of aromatic herb stuffing that promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress even the most discerning dinner guests. This recipe is not just a meal—it's a culinary journey that combines tender veal, fragrant herbs, and a technique that looks far more complicated than it actually is!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb veal breast
- 2 cups bread cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a roasting pan with a rack and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes, chopped parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Pour chicken broth over the bread mixture and gently toss until the bread absorbs the liquid and becomes slightly moistened.
- Butterfly the veal breast by making a horizontal cut through the center, creating a pocket for stuffing. Be careful not to cut completely through.
- Season the inside and outside of the veal breast with salt and pepper. Spread the herb bread stuffing evenly inside the butterflied pocket.
- Carefully close the veal breast and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside.
- Place the stuffed veal breast on the roasting rack, fat side up. Season the exterior with additional salt and pepper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium doneness.
- Remove from oven and let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute and ensures a moist result.
- Remove kitchen twine or toothpicks, slice into 1/2-inch thick portions, and serve hot with the herb stuffing visible.
Tips
- • Always let your veal breast come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even roasting • Use kitchen twine or toothpicks to keep the stuffing secure and prevent it from falling out during cooking • Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the perfect doneness—145°F is the sweet spot for juicy, tender veal • Allow the meat to rest after cooking to redistribute the juices, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness • For extra flavor, consider adding some finely chopped garlic or a splash of white wine to your herb stuffing • If you can't find fresh herbs, dried herbs work too—just use about 1/3 the amount of the fresh herb measurement
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 265kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 50mg
