1 lb cubed veal
2 slices (rashers) of bacon, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/3 lb mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small celery root or celery, diced
2 cups white rice
4 cups beef broth or water
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp thyme
2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Fry the bacon in a large casserole dish or oven-proof
pot till almost crisp. Add the cubed veal and lightly
brown it all over. Add the onion and garlic and fry,
stirring occasionally, till almost golden. Add the
mushrooms and brown them. Add the celery and cook
for a couple of minutes. Add the rice and cook for
another couple of minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour
in the broth or water. Add the thyme, parsley, and
lemon juice. Season well with salt and freshly ground
black pepper.
Bring to a low boil, cover, and then put in the oven.
Bake till the meat is tender and the rice is done, about
40 minutes. Serve with a green salad.
Makes 4 servings.