Recipes
Quebec Milk-Fed Veal Skirt Steak
with Peppery Red Wine Sauce
This recipe was prepared by Denis Girard, executive chef
of the Casino Lac-Leamy
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes

  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) red wine
  • 3 shallots chopped finely
  • 250 ml (1 cup) demi-glace sauce
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) Sichuan pepper, cracked
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 Quebec Milk-Fed Veal skirt steaks (bavettes)
  • Butter and oil as required

Preparation
  • In a small saucepan, pour the red wine and add the shallots. Bring to a boil and reduce until the liquid is almost evaporated.
  • Add the demi-glace and reduce just to sauce consistency. Add the Sichuan pepper and adjust the seasoning. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Season the steaks with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat two skillets, add a little butter and oil, and sear the steaks for a few minutes on each side to brown well. Cook as desired.
  • Remove from heat, arrange in a single layer on a platter and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to rest 3 minutes.
  • Serve on heated dinner plates with the reserved sauce, accompanied by fresh seasonal vegetables.