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Grandmere Emilienne’s veal comtoise

First shown on 18 Oct 2011 on There's No Taste Like Home.

Recipe by
Contestant Chef
"Whenever I want something tasty that reminds me of my childhood in France, I have to cook this."

Bruno Paillusson gives as a taste of France with his grandmother's veal recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4x 150 g oz high welfare, British veal fillets
  • 4 parma ham slices
  • 250 g oz button mushroom
  • 150 g oz grated Gruyère
  • 2 sunflower oil
  • Butter, for cooking
  • 250 ml fl oz double cream
  • 400 g14 oz green beans
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 8 slices of smoked back bacon

Method: How to make Grandmere Emilienne’s veal comtoise

1

Seal the veal fillet in oil on a medium heat on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.

2

Place the meat in individual dishes and top with the ham, then the grated cheese. Store in the fridge.

3

Pre-heat the oven to 180C.

4

Slice the mushrooms and brown them in butter on a low heat then add the cream salt and pepper.

5

When ready pour the mix around the meat.

6

Put in the oven for about 10 to 15 miutes until golden.

For the vegetables:

7

Fry the green beans in butter with crushed garlic.

8

Put the bacon under the grill and cook until crispy.

To serve:

9

Serve the veal with the beans and bacon.