Grilled Veal Chops With Merlot Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons black peppercorns, whole
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 bay leaves
• 750 ml merlot
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 4 veal chops, 1-inch thick

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. add carrots, celery and onions; saute until vegetables are brown, about 10 minutes. add tomato paste; stir 30 seconds. add peppercorns, rosemary, lemon peel and bay leaves; stir 1 minute. add wine. boil until mixture is thick, about 15 minutes. add both stocks and bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 3/4 cup and thickens to sauce consistency, about 20 minutes. strain sauce. season with salt and pepper. (can be made 1 day ahead. cover and refrigerate. bring to simmer before using).
• 2 prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. season veal with salt and pepper. grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. transfer veal to plates. spoon sauce over and serve.