This blog post offers a delicious and nutritious toddler recipe from France – Mijotée de veau. This one-pot meal is made up of quality grass-fed veal, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms, making it an ideal savoury dinner option for children. Best of all, it can be cooked ahead of time, so why not prepare it the night before so your munchkin can savour this comforting meal the next day? With all the vitamins and minerals of the different ingredients, Mijotée de veau is not only delicious but also good for your toddler’s health.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keyword: Mijotée de veau, Veal Stew, Stew
• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fat: 28g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 600g boneless veal, cubed
• 4 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and sauté until cooked and the fat has rendered.
3. Add the veal cubes and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly brown.
4. Add the garlic and onion and cook for a further 5 minutes.
5. Add the celery and carrots and and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the stock and mix well.
7. Add the bay leaves and thyme, stir, and bring to a boil.
8. Place the skillet in the pre-heated oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper and fresh parsley.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recommended Sides:

This stew is delicious served on its own or with a side of creamy mashed potatoes or crusty French baguette. For a fun family side, why not try a veggie tart with a cheesy topping? The kids will love it! #familytime #yum