Zagreb Veal Steak I Made It Ii

Zagreb Veal Steak

chuckieb 6 years ago
Made
Zagreb Veal Steak
by Nitko for dinner last night! I HAD SO MUCH FUN!!!

I couldn't help but think of Keni. She used to be so strict about how many bookmarks she had and I was her complete opposite having thousands!!!! I bookmarked this recipe three years ago! LOL! Finally got around to making it and I'm so pleased I did.

Initially what drew me to the recipe is the technique of pounding the veal edges to create a pocket to seal the filling inside. Nitko calls for 4 large schnitzels but I bought veal scallopini from the grocery store and my pieces on the whole were only 3-4" wide and 7-8" long, so would be considered very small. Even so, it worked!!!! The ingredients inside the veal are swiss cheese, hard boiled egg slices and ham.

I used the blunt end of my meat tenderizer to seal the edges. I'd never, ever thought to do that before and both sides of the meat just meld together. It's the coolest thing ever. Then you coat the veal pockets in flour, dip into egg and then into breadcrumbs before cooking them in the fry pan. I just used olive oil and they cook up very quickly....cook 'til golden brown on each side.

I served my Zagreb Veal steak on a bed of spinach. It's fun to cut open and see the fillings. Nitko has a photo of that on his recipe page. Both hubby and I gave the recipe two thumbs up!

I will totally use this method again. Next time I'm going to change it up a little and stuff the pockets with swiss cheese and sliced mushrooms, then serve it with a demi glace over top. Can't wait!!!!

This would be a fun recipe to serve to guests. Easy, yet something a little special.

Thank you Nitko!
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Good4U 6 years ago said:

It looks fantastic, Janet! I would change it up as well b/c when I first saw this recipe I was quite concerned about how many eggs were needed and I don't think I would be thrilled with hardboiled eggs in the middle of this. Ham Mushrooms and cheese yes!

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bakerme 6 years ago said:

Stunning photo, Chuckie! Ham, cheese, and mushrooms sound like a good combo for the filling.

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mommyluvs2cook 6 years ago said:

Lol, I'm the same way Janet, I think I have 4,000 something bookmarks? HAHA!! This is such and interesting recipe, and I LOVE the ingredients! I have cooked veal once, and I overcooked the heck out of it. Liked the flavor though! The mushroom and demi glaze plan sounds delicious. Great review and love the pictures!!

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chuckieb 6 years ago said:

I agree Joce. Neither Jim nor I actually felt the hard boiled egg slices added anything to the flavour of the dish. Ham, mushrooms and cheese would be good alright. And how about Asparagus, ham and cheese too? :)

Thanks Bakerme.

Thanks Michelle. Veal is usually cut so thin it cooks super quickly.

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eastcoaster 6 years ago said:

Beautiful photos Chuckieb. My mom made a similar dish to this, except it did not have egg in it.Yours looks perfect on that spinach with the lemon wedge. The stores here do not carry veal, so when i want to make it i use chicken or pork. Delicious...

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LindaLMT 6 years ago said:

Wow!! These look GREAT!! Awesome photos.

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bakerme 6 years ago said:

Oooo! Asparagus, ham, and Swiss cheese sound really good, too.

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chuckieb 6 years ago said:

I was thinking I could maybe use this pocket technique with chicken or pork too Bakerme so I'm pleased it sounds like you have indeed done that with success.

Thanks Linda.

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DIZ3 6 years ago said:

Those looks so good, Chuckieb! Nice photos! This is a recipe I would love to try. Veal is hard to come by here. I need to keep an eye out now that the holidays are here.

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