Veal

Churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue method where juicy pieces, slices, steaks, and chops of beef, veal, lamb, pork, and chicken are placed on big skewers and grilled over wood fire. It started in the early 1800s when the Gauchos (European immigrants... READ MORE

Mtsvadi is a traditional dish consisting of a skewered shish kebab. Pork, mutton, or veal is typically marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, pomegranate juice, tarragon, salt, pepper, and chopped onions, so that it remains tender and juicy when g... READ MORE

Sugo alla Genovese is a traditional sauce that, despite its name, originates from Naples, but it was likely brought over to the city from Genoa by Genovese immigrants during the Renaissance period. The sauce is prepared by sautéeing veal or... READ MORE

This ćevapi variety is made in the city of Travnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ćevapi are made with a combination of beef, veal, and lamb, with the addition of salt, pepper, and a bit of baking soda. When grilled, the meat is often brushed with... READ MORE

Kalfsvleeskroket is a Dutch kroket variety that is typically consumed as a snack. It can be bought at numerous streets from vending machines that serve food, or at snack bars. This elongated kroket is made from veal ragù that is thickened w... READ MORE

Despite their clear Turkish provenance, Bosnian ćevapi are a source of great national pride and the country's favorite dish. These tiny, hand-rolled minced meat sausages are commonly made with ground beef - or a mix of beef mince with other meats ... READ MORE

Polpette is a word denoting Italian meatballs, traditionally consisting of ground beef or veal (and sometimes pork) that is shaped into small balls. These meatballs are usually enriched with a wide variety of ingredients such as parsley, eggs, gar... READ MORE

This classic Greek casserole consists of a combination of pasta and tomato-braised meat that is prepared as a one-pot oven dish. Although veal is the traditional choice, various types of meat may be employed, while the rich tomato sauce is usually... READ MORE

Çökertme kebabı is a traditional kebab variety originating from the Bodrum area. The dish consists of marinated strips of veal that are served with tiny fried potatoes, tomato sauce, and yogurt. The marinade is usually made with milk, ... READ MORE

Khychin is a traditional filled flatbread originating from the regions of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. This thin flatbread is made from unleavened dough and it's filled with boiled potatoes, local cheese, or meat with fresh herbs. T... READ MORE

Kurze are traditional Russian dumplings originating from the region of Dagestan. The dumplings are made in the shape of braids and they're usually filled with cottage cheese, potatoes, meat, and eggs. The dough is made with a combination of flour,... READ MORE

One of the best-known dishes of Austrian cuisine, the Wiener schnitzel is a thinned, breaded, and pan-fried veal cutlet that is traditionally served with a dollop of lingonberry jam, lemon wedges, and either butt... READ MORE

Köttbullar are famous Swedish meatballs with a crispy brown exterior, and light, airy and tender texture on the interior. The original recipe for the dish first appeared in Cajsa Warg's 1754 cookbook. The meatballs usually consist of beef mix... READ MORE

There is nothing better to represent a true taste of New Orleans than gumbo, a filling soup that is usually prepared in large, black, iron pots. A cultural and gastronomical symbol of Louisiana, it can be based on seafood and okra with tomatoes, o... READ MORE

Pljeskavica, a Serbian national dish also known as the Serbian hamburger, is a flat, round patty made from minced beef, pork, and veal, or a combination of the three, with the addition of selected seasonings such as paprika, salt and pepp... READ MORE

Albóndigas en salsa is a traditional dish that's typically eaten as a tapa. This appetizer consists of meatballs in rich tomato sauce. The small meatballs are often made with a combination of beef, pork, veal (or a combination of the three)... READ MORE

Bocadillo de carne refers to a variety of Spanish meat-based sandwiches that consist of Spanish bread and meat. Numerous types of bread can be used for the sandwich, including Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan), hamburger buns, hot dog... READ MORE

Polpette al sugo is a traditional dish consisting of meatballs in sauce. Although there are numerous recipes, the meatballs are usually made with a combination of ground meat (beef or veal), eggs, bread soaked in milk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, ... READ MORE

Frankfurter schnitzel is a traditional dish originating from Frankfurt. The dish is very similar to the famous Wiener schnitzel, which is always made with veal, but this version from Frankfurt can be prepared with other types of meat such as pork.... READ MORE

St. Galler bratwurst is a traditional sausage that's eaten throughout the country, but it's especially popular in the city of St. Gallen. The sausage is made with a combination of veal, pork, milk, salt, white pepper, and mace. The combination can... READ MORE

These miniature versions of the popular Bosnian burek consist of phyllo dough that is stuffed with minced meat. They are prepared by rolling thin sheets of dough, locally known as jufke, which are then sprinkled with seasoned min... READ MORE

Piccata al limone is a traditional meat dish originating from Italy. Although there are many recipes, the dish is usually made with a combination of veal scallops, butter, lemon juice, flour, parsley, and salt. The veal is pounded with a mallet, s... READ MORE

Cordon bleu is a very popular international dish with Swiss origins. In its most basic form, it consists of a meat cutlet that is filled with a thin slice of ham and cheese (usually Gruyère), breaded, and either deep-fried in hot oil, shall... READ MORE

Locally known as l'oss bus a la Milanesa, these wine-braised veal shanks are a classic of northern Italian cuisine and one of Milan's most cherished signature dishes. Ossobuco is believed to have been prepared in local trattorias for cent... READ MORE

Just like its distant Viennese cousin, cotoletta alla Milanese is a thinly pounded, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet. Although similar, the two dishes do differ slightly: the Viennese version is traditionally dipped in both flour and bread crumbs be... READ MORE

Řízek is the Czech version of the famous Austrian Wiener schnitzel, consisting of thin, tenderized pieces of meat that are coated in a combination of breadcrumbs, flour, and eggs. The meat is then gently fried in oil or butter. The... READ MORE

Another northern Italian classic, vitello tonnato, or vitel tonnè in local dialect, is a filling Piedmontese entrée made with white wine-marinated and tender-boiled veal smothered in a velvety tuna, anchovy... READ MORE

Rundvleeskroket is a Dutch kroket variety that is typically consumed as a snack, oftentimes bought at numerous street vending machines that serve food. It has an elongated shape and consists of a flour-thickened beef ragù that is breaded an... READ MORE

Greek sofrito is a dish consisting of tender cuts of beef or veal that are lightly dredged in flour and then slowly sautéed in a flavorful sauce based on white wine, which is additionally seasoned with garlic, parsley, and vinegar. Though i... READ MORE

Jägerschnitzel is a traditional version of schnitzel that is topped with a gravy called Jägersoße, meaning hunter's sauce. Originally made with venison or wild boar, nowadays the most common types of meat used for... READ MORE

This dish is one of the most traditional Roman dishes, and it is deeply rooted in regional cuisine. The name of this Italian classic comes from salti in bocca, meaning it jumps in the mouth, which is exactly what the flavors of s... READ MORE

Čobanac is a traditional meat stew originating from Slavonia and Baranja, located in the eastern part of Croatia. The dish is traditionally prepared by slowly cooking all of the ingredients for several hours in a large copper pot that is strung ov... READ MORE

The most famous cured meat product in Bulgaria is known as lukanka, a traditional, aromatic sausage made with a mixture of minced pork and veal. The sausage is usually heavily spiced with salt, black pepper, hot and sweet peppers, cumin, nutmeg, a... READ MORE

Karađorđeva šnicla is a traditional dish consisting of veal or pork cutlet that is filled with kajmak, then rolled in breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil. The cutlet was created in 1956 by a chef Mića Stojanović, who would later become a perso... READ MORE

Traditionally prepared with sliced veal strips, cream, beef stock, white wine, and often with the addition of mushrooms, Zürich-style veal – popularly known as Zürcher geschnetzeltes – first appeared in cookbooks in 1947, but... READ MORE

Punjena paprika is a ground meat dish that's prepared in many variations across the Balkans, in countries such as Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Serbia, and Hungary, among others. The dish consists of bell peppers that are stuffed with a mixture of gr... READ MORE

This savory pancake is a specialty of the Hungarian cuisine. It is filled with meat (typically veal) which is prepared like a stew – sautéed with tomatoes, onions, spices, and (sometimes) mushrooms. The pancakes are first filled with ... READ MORE

Though it probably derives its origin from Turkish and Levantine cuisine, traditional Herzegovinian japrak is an authentic dish consisting of a minced meat filling that is wrapped in blanched leaves of raštika, a local variety of l... READ MORE

Tas kebabi is a Turkish stew made with lamb, beef, or veal cubes simmered with onions, tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and spices such as cumin, bay leaves, and allspice. The stew is slowly cooked until all the ingredients are tender and succulent. Ta... READ MORE

Bife à café is a unique Portuguese meat dish. The dish is a twist on the classic veal steak called bife de vitela. It's prepared with veal steaks, butter, garlic, bay leaves, cream, and coffee. The meat is browned in butter with garl... READ MORE

Casoncelli alla bergamasca is a traditional stuffed pasta dish originating from Bergamo. The fresh pasta dough is usually made with a combination of 00 flour, eggs, salt, and water. It's stuffed with a mixture of roast veal, ground pork, breadcrum... READ MORE

This variety of goulash comes from the Croatian region of Slavonia and Baranja. It is made with pork (sometimes pork and veal), onions, oil, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and sausages. Slavonski gulaš is typically flavored wi... READ MORE