Veal fillet with mushroom crust, kohlrabi sticks wrapped in bacon & thyme potatoes

Whole Roasted Veal Fillet with Mushroom Crust, Kohlrabi Sticks Wrapped in Bacon, and Thyme Potatoes

Details

Servings: 4

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 36 minutes

Difficulty Level: Medium

Calories: 700 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 600 g veal fillet whole (for 4 servings)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 100 g mushrooms (e.g. champignons), finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 100 g kohlrabi, cut into sticks
• 8 slices of bacon
• 400 g potatoes, sliced
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 100 ml demi-glace

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare and Roast the Veal Fillet

Season the veal fillet with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear the fillet on all sides. Add rosemary and the crushed garlic clove. Remove the veal fillet from the pan after searing and set aside. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the prepared mushroom crust over the fillet and press down firmly. Roast the fillet in the preheated oven at 220°C for 6 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Then remove the fillet from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 80°C. Once the temperature is reached, return the fillet to the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Pro Tip: The low temperature during resting makes the veal fillet particularly tender and juicy. Allow the fillet to rest a bit after cooking before slicing it into portions.

Step 2: Prepare the Mushroom Crust

In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until the liquid evaporates. Stir in the breadcrumbs and egg, and set the mixture aside.

Pro Tip: Let the mushroom filling cool slightly before adding the egg to prevent it from curdling.

Step 3: Prepare Kohlrabi Sticks Wrapped in Bacon

Blanch the kohlrabi sticks in boiling salted water until al dente. Then drain and wrap them in bacon. Before serving, heat the kohlrabi sticks in the preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes.

Pro Tip: Blanching keeps the kohlrabi crisp while the bacon becomes crispy in the oven.

Step 4: Prepare Thyme Potatoes

Place the potato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Roast in the preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Pro Tip: Spread the potato slices in a single layer to ensure even roasting and crispiness.

Step 5: Plate and Serve

Pour demi-glace onto the plate. Remove the veal fillet from the oven and slice it into 5 cm thick slices (each slice is one serving). Place the kohlrabi sticks wrapped in bacon and the thyme potatoes alongside. The mushroom crust should be on top when serving to showcase the fillet perfectly.

Pro Tip: Garnish the dish with fresh thyme sprigs for an additional aromatic touch.