This hearty German-style veal stew offers a comforting blend of tender meat, sweet onions, and crisp cucumbers simmered until soft. The dish is elevated by a fresh topping of crumbled sheep’s cheese, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic dill, providing a bright contrast to the rich, savory base. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs wonderfully with crusty flatbread or potatoes. The combination of slow-cooked flavors and fresh herbs makes this a satisfying meal that feels both rustic and refined, ideal for weeknight suppers or casual gatherings with friends.
Veal With Sheeps Cheese (German
Description
This hearty German-style veal stew offers a comforting blend of tender meat, sweet onions, and crisp cucumbers simmered until soft. The dish is elevated by a fresh topping of crumbled sheep's cheese, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic dill, providing a bright contrast to the rich, savory base. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs wonderfully with crusty flatbread or potatoes. The combination of slow-cooked flavors and fresh herbs makes this a satisfying meal that feels both rustic and refined, ideal for weeknight suppers or casual gatherings with friends.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven according to flat bread package instructions.
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Cut the veal into large cubes.
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Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown the veal cubes in batches until sealed on all sides; remove and set aside.
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Peel and cube the onions.
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Add onions to the pot and sauté briefly until softened.
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Return the veal to the pot.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Cover the pot and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
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Cut the cucumber flesh into cubes.
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Add the cucumber cubes to the simmering veal.
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Continue simmering covered for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Wash and finely chop the dillweed.
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Peel and cube the tomato.
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Crumble the sheep's cheese into a bowl.
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Mix the crumbled cheese with the cubed tomato and chopped dill.
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Bake the flat bread until crisp and golden.
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Just before serving, sprinkle the cheese, tomato, and dill mixture over the hot veal stew.
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Serve immediately with the warm flat bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 661.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.1g50%
- Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
- Cholesterol 229.8mg77%
- Sodium 200.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.2g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 77.8g156%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe is adapted from a traditional German calendar entry.
If sheep's cheese is unavailable, feta or goat cheese are excellent substitutes.
Ensure the cucumber is a firm variety, such as a pickling cucumber or English cucumber, to hold its shape during simmering.
Serve with a good red wine as suggested in the original source.