Herb-Peppered Veal Chops

Name: Herb-Peppered Veal Chops
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick) veal chops (about 3 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Garnish: whole roasted shallots

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 (1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick) veal chops (about 3 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish: whole roasted shallots

Directions

1

Brush chops with 1 tablespoon oil, and rub with garlic.
2

Stir together paprika and next 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub on chops. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops in hot oil 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
4

Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until done. Remove chops from skillet, and keep warm, reserving drippings in skillet.
5

Add broth to reserved drippings, stirring to loosen particles; bring to a boil. Boil until reduced to 1 cup (about 10 minutes); skim fat. Stir together cornstarch, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually stir into broth; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Serve with chops. Garnish, if desired.
6

For Herb-Peppered Pork Chops, you can substitute 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) pork chops for veal chops, and 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth for beef broth.