Zurich Ragout—or Zürcher Geschnetzeltes in German–is known as Züri-Gschnätzlets (Zsur-ē-Gshnetz-lets) in the Swiss-German dialect. This simple ragout or stew recipe in a white sauce is made with mushrooms and white wine. It contains many of the typical Germanic flavorings, including parsley and lemon zest, a recent addition to German cuisine.
Delicate but quick to make, this dish may find its way into your heart through your stomach. Veal loin and kidney are traditionally used but pork loin may be substituted. It is traditionally served with Rösti (Swiss hash browns) and a white Swiss wine (or try a pinot grigio or Grüner Veltliner).
Ingredients
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12 ounces veal loin, or pork loin, sliced into strips
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4 ounces veal kidney, or pork loin, sliced into strips
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2 tablespoons clarified butter, or cooking oil, divided
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2 shallots, minced
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2 cups thinly sliced or shaved mushrooms
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or brown rice flour
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1 cup dry white wine
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1 cup beef broth
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/4 cup light cream, or heavy whipping cream
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Steps to Make It
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Melt 1 tablespoon clarified butter over high heat and quickly brown meat strips until they're no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
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Add 1 more tablespoon of clarified butter, if necessary, to the pan and stir in 2 minced shallots. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the 2 cups thinly sliced (or even shaved) mushrooms to pan and cook until soft and brown. Sprinkle mushrooms with 1 tablespoon flour and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
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While stirring, slowly add the 1 cup dry white wine and 1 cup beef broth to the mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half.
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Stir in the 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the browned meat back to the pan and warm, but do not cook the sauce any longer.
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Serve with the 2 tablespoons chopped parsley sprinkled on top.
Recipe Variation
This dish is traditionally made with veal loin and veal kidney, but you may also use pork loin or chicken with this sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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433 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 433 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
Cholesterol 325mg | 108% |
Sodium 490mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 37g | |
Vitamin C 9mg | 45% |
Calcium 70mg | 5% |
Iron 5mg | 27% |
Potassium 816mg | 17% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |