Traditional Zurich Ragout – One Of Switzerland’s Most Common Dishes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

veal

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than veal.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be more affordable.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in heavy cream and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Add sliced veal and cook until just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Serve hot over noodles or rice.

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