Smothered Veal

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pounds veal breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into rounds
• 1 leek, white portion only, well rinsed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 stalk celery, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 12 small pearl onions, peeled and trimmed
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 bouquet garni, recipe below
• 8 ounces assorted mushrooms, wiped clean, stems discarded, caps left whole
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped sage
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, garnish
• Wild rice mix, accompaniment
• 5 parsley stems
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf