Veal Chops with Mushroom Sauce
Veal Chops with Mushroom Sauce is a classic European-inspired dish featuring tender, bone-in veal chops pan-seared and served with a rich, creamy sauce made from mushrooms, often with onions, garlic, white wine, and herbs. It's a staple in Italian, French, and American fine dining, prized for its savory depth and elegant presentation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, primarily from the sauce. It provides significant amounts of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, and a typical serving ranges from 450 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 µg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 32 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
Per 1 veal chop with sauce (approx. 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, veal is considered a luxury meat in many cuisines, and pairing it with a mushroom sauce highlights a classic French technique of building flavor through fond (pan drippings) and deglazing. Nutritionally, the mushrooms add umami and a good dose of antioxidants like ergothioneine.
