One of Vanja's favourite weeknight meals that remind him of his home. A part of my Minute Steak Series.
Course
Main
Cuisine
Canadian
Keyword
Minute Steak
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time45minutes
Total Time1hour
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
Ingredients for Schnitzel
1kilo Grass-fed beef schnitzelminute steak, or cube steak
1cupall purpose flour
1tablespoonVegeta
Freshly ground black pepper
2or more tablespoons olive oil
2or more tablespoons butter
Ingredients for Gravy
1tablespoonbutter
¼cupfinely minced garlicabout 1 head
¼cupbutter or olive oil
3cupsor more water
¼cupflour
½teaspoonsaltor to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
Instructions
Instructions for Preparing the Schnitzel
Pat dry schnitzel pieces; lay on parchment lined cutting board
Using a meat tenderizer, pound surface of each schnitzel evenly till double in surface area
Prepare dredging pan with flour and seasonings; carefully dredge each schnitzel with flour mixture until complete coated and set aside
When all are dredged, clean work area and prepare for frying
Instructions for Frying the Schnitzel
In a heavy skilled, heat a mixture of butter and olive oil on medium high heat; test readiness with a drop of water: if it sizzles, time to fry the schnitzel
Do not overcrowd the pan; place 3-4 schnitzels in at a time, depending upon size
Fry 2 minutes per side, or until golden in colour; set aside to drain on paper towel
Fry remaining schnitzel in the same manner
Instructions for Making the Gravy
Remove all grease from pan and return to heat set at medium; add butter and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute
Add 1 cup of water to deglaze the pan; once the pan is deglazed and most water evaporated, add flour and cook, stirring constantly into a paste or a roux
Add the remaining 2 cups of water slowly, stirring and cooking, until desired thickness in gravy is achieved
Season to taste
Instructions for Putting it all Together
Place set aside schnitzel gently into garlic gravy; heat together at low simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavours
Serve on a bed of fresh noodles or mashed potatoes with a crisp green salad on the side