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Veal Pattieswith Tomatoes, Onions & Herbs
This Veal Patties recipe or Fricadelles de Veau à la Nicoise is the perfect dinner option that will transfer you to France in no time!
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
| 1 onion(s) | |
| 2 tbsp butter | |
| 2 tomato(es) | |
| 1 clove garlic | |
| 0.5 tbsp thyme | |
| 4 tbsp breadcrumbs | |
| 4 tbsp cooked rice | |
| 3 tbsp parsley | |
| 4 tbsp flour | |
| 0.5 cup beef bouillon | |
| 2 tbsp butter | |
| 5 tbsp milk | |
| 1 lb veal mince | |
| 0.25 tsp pepper | |
| 1 egg(s) | |
| 2 oz butter | |
| To taste salt | |
| green salad | |
Main Ingredient | |
| 1 lb love ❤️ |
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Ingredients
- 1 onion(s)chopped, 4 tbsp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tomato(es)peeled, seeded, juiced and chopped
- 1 clove garlicmashed
- 0.5 tbsp thymeor basil
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbsor 2-3 pieces of white bread
- 4 tbsp cooked rice
- 3 tbsp parsleychopped
- 4 tbsp floursifted & spread on a dish
- 0.5 cup beef bouillon
- 2 tbsp butterto make the sauce
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 lb veal mince500 g
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 1 egg(s)
- 2 oz butter50 g to fry
- To taste salt
- green salad
Main Ingredient
- 1 lb love ❤️
Recipe
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Veal patties
Veal Patties recipe or Fricadelles de Veau à la Nicoise in French is what we are cooking today! Onions, garlic and tomatoes taste extremely good when mixed with minced veal. And what’s better, you can use various sauces to get a new twist on the recipe every time you make it.
My little secret
When I think of veal patties, they are always warm, homemade and delicious. This is the recipe that I have enjoyed since my childhood, but it is only now that I have discovered a little secret: breadcrumbs have to be soaked in milk. Did you know it?
Milk gives unbelievable softness to the bread but, if you don’t have milk, you can also soak the breadcrumbs in warm water.
When the veal patties are ready, decorate the dish to your preference.
Side ideas for fricadelles de veau à la nicoise
Some great side ideas for this recipe are:
- fresh salads,
- mashed potatoes,
- ratatouille,
- buttered rice, or
- French Green Beans with Bacon
Getting the perfect rice
Getting the perfect state of rice is always a tough task. But I invented my own way to achieve it. What I do is I put the rice into a pan and drain it in cold water 7–9 times until the water is crystal clear. Then I fill the casserole with boiling water and boil the rice until it is as tender as I need it to be – voila!
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Steps
1 Done 5 min | Prepare vegetablesWash and chop tomatoes. Peel garlic and onion. Chop the onion and mash the garlic. |
2 Done 2 min | Cook OnionCook the onion with butter in a small frying pan slowly for 8-10 minutes, until the onion is tender, but not browned. |
3 Done 5 min | Add other ingredientsAdd tomatoes, mashed garlic, salt and thyme to the onion. Cover and cook slowly for another 5 minutes. |
4 Done 2 min | Cook vegetablesUncover the pan, raise the heat and boil rapidly until tomato juices evaporate almost completely. Then transfer into a mixing bowl. |
5 Done 10 min | Cook rice and prepare breadcrumbsMeanwhile, cook rice and soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Pour the breadcrumbs into a strainer and press out as much of the milk as you can. Then add the breadcrumbs to the same mixing bowl (with other ingredients). |
6 Done 18 min | Cook pattiesAdd mince, transfer the warm rice, salt, pepper, chopped parsley and egg. Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon. Form minced balls. Then roll the patties in flour and fry in a hot buttered pan. Brown them for 2-3 minutes on each side. When all patties are ready, place them into a big casserole and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes, flipping them once. |
7 Done 3 min | Make sauceCook the sauce in the last minute. Take a small saucepan, pour fat out of the pan (where the patties were cooked), add beef bouillon and boil/evaporate until you get 3-4 spoons of the sauce. |
8 Done 1 min | Decorate with greens (optional)Decorate the dish with green salad. |
9 Done | ServeCut small pieces of butter and place on top of your side dish (I used mashed potatoes). Then top with the veal patties and pour the sauce over. Your Veal Patties or Fricadelles de Veau à la Nicoise are ready - bon appétit! |
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Oooh, the veal update sounds delicious ? we usually make it with plain mince. Where would one find veal mince, or it readily available in your area?
You can make it home. Have you ever tried making mince at home with any other meat?
I have never tried veal. I would sub out some lamb or even bison and I think these would still be great. Sounds like a great meal.
Hi Gloria, thanks for leaving a comment.
This sounds amazing! And I love the phrase you used “decorate the meal” rather than simply suggest “sides”.
Glad I could surprise you, Martha 🙂
This recipe looks absolutely lovely. I don’t see veal utilized very often, but it is such a moist, tender meat.
Constance, you rock – thank you for your comment!
I don’t think I have ever come across this dish. It’s definitely not common in north France because non of my people ever made that or mentioned it. Yet veal is an absolute favorite in my house, I just love that type of young meat! Unfortunately I don’t get veal in this country right now! I will save it for another day. 🙂
I’ve got some inspiration for this recipe form Julia Child’s French cooking book. But I’ve heard so many times now that everywhere you go in France everything is different. Visiting France is my dream so see you soon, Helene! 🙂
Yum! I’ve never thought of using veal for patties before, I bet this is delicious!
It is, Samantha, thank you!
I’ve never tried veal before, but this looks delicious!
Thank you!
This sounds yummy! I’ve never had veal before. I’ll add it to my list of things to try 🙂
Sure thing, Elizabeth. Thank you for your comment!
This looks super tasty. I’ve actually never had veal before, especially not like this! Since I’m in minnesota, I think i’m gonna try this recipe with wild rice! I think it will be amazing
Hi Tiffany. And I’e never been to Minessota. And since you’ve decided to try veal, I will probable need to schedule a trip to Minessota 🙂
Your piks are beautiful and so is the dish. Looks like an easy recipe.
And it is! 🙂 Thank you for your warm words, Namrata.
These look amazing – and so yummy!
Oh yes, they are! Thank you Stephanie!
Perfect! Nothing like a warm comforting meal! I love the easy to follow tutorial too!
Thank you April. If you have any suggestions to improve your experience, please let me know. Otherwise, great to see you on my blog! Cheers!
I don’t eat veal but this presentation is very nice.
Thank you. We all have our own preferences and I appreciate you going out of your comfort zone to leave me a comment!
These look so warm and comforting. So perfect as a cold weather meal!
So it is cold where you are, too, huh? Same here – looking for delicious ways to get warm 🙂
Great share. I don’t eat meat but you have inspired me to make some vegan patties, so thank you!
Being able to inspire someone is a great motivation! Thanks Precious.
These look perfectly moist and tender. I am a huge fan of veal so I’ll have to try these!
Thanks Jordan!
One of the best ways to cook veal – fantastic recipe!
Hi! I love how informative and great your articles are.