30-Minute Veal Marsala With Mushrooms

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Updated 06/27/19
Veal Marsala With Mushrooms Recipe

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Prep: 8 mins
Cook: 22 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
588 Calories
35g Fat
20g Carbs
42g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 770mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 42g
Calcium 88mg 7%
*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.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Veal Marsala is a classic dish you'll find in many Italian restaurants, and it's a dish that's super easy to make at home. Marsala wine and a little lemon juice add excellent flavor to this veal and mushrooms. It's a very easy recipe and preparation is a breeze.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds veal cutlets (thin)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine (sweet or dry)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Preheat warming drawer or preheat oven to 200 F.

  3. Season the veal cutlets with salt and pepper.

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  4. Put the flour in a shallow plate or bowl, then dredge the seasoned veal cutlets in the flour.

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  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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  6. Cook veal in batches, turning once until browned and cooked through—about 4 to 5 minutes total.

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  7. Remove the veal from pan and arrange the cutlets on an oven-safe platter and put in the warming drawer or 200 F oven to keep warm.

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  8. Place the skillet back over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they are tender and browned—about 5 minutes.

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  9. Stir the chicken broth and Marsala wine into the mushrooms. Increase the heat to high and cook until liquid is reduced by about half.

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  10. Stir the lemon juice into the mushroom mixture. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.

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  11. Return the veal to pan and coat with the sauce and mushrooms.

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  12. Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Variation

  • This recipe may be made with chicken or turkey cutlets as well, and I have made it with pork tenderloin medallions.

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