Veal marengo

total time:: 1 hour

Makes 4

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First made in 1800 by Napoleon Bonaparte’s chef in honor of the general’s success at the Battle of Marengo, fought against the Austrians on Italian soil.

ingredients

1 3/4 pounds boneless veal shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Salt and pepper
2 T canola
2 T butter
3/4 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
2 T tomato paste
3/4 cup dry white wine
A bouquet garni-2 thyme sprigs, 2 parsley sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig, and 1 bay leaf
For the vegetables:
3 T butter
12 cipolline onions
Salt and pepper
1 cup water
8 white mushrooms, caps only
8 baby potatoes, peeled or unpeeled