Tender Veal Roast with Gravy – Italian Recipes

Prepare a delicious Tender Veal Roast with Gravy, an Italian classic perfect for Sunday family dinners.

Introduction

Sundays call for special meals, and our Tender Veal Roast with Gravy epitomizes the relaxed atmosphere of the weekend when you have more time to devote to cooking. This classic Italian dish combines tender slices of veal cut from the ‘capello del prete’, a lean and flavorful cut, with an irresistible creamy gravy, ideal for pairing with traditional roasted potatoes.

The slow cooking of the veal roast in a pot ensures that the meat is tender and juicy, while the cooking juices create a velvety roast sauce that envelops each slice. So take your time and try your hand at this Tender Veal Roast with Gravy!

Don’t miss out on these other veal roast recipes:

• Veal Roast in a Pan
• Oven-Baked Veal Roast with Potatoes
• Veal Roast in Milk
• Veal Roast in Cream
• Veal Roast with Grapes

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) veal roast (capello del prete)
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh thyme
• 1 cup of white wine
• 1 tablespoon of flour (optional for thickening)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
3. Season the veal roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the pot until browned on all sides.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
5. Add beef broth, fresh rosemary, and thyme to the pot. Cover and transfer it to the oven.
6. Cook for 2-3 hours, basting occasionally, until the meat is tender.
7. Remove the roast from the pot, cover with foil, and let it rest.
8. If desired, thicken the remaining sauce with flour and simmer until creamy.
9. Slice the roast and serve it with the gravy over the top and roasted potatoes on the side.

Total Time

Approximately 3 hours

Cuisine

Italian