5 french dinners recipes (high proteins stews recipes) - French Diet

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

veal

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken or pork can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.

Add diced veal and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Remove veal and set aside, then add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.

Pour in white wine and chicken broth, stirring to combine.

Return veal to the pot, adding bay leaves and thyme.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5-2 hours until veal is tender.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and lemon juice.

Temper the cream mixture with a bit of the hot broth, then stir it back into the pot.

Cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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