Barbecue Veal Steak
A succulent, aromatic and perfect recipe for the grill. The veal rack, marinated with Mediterranean herbs and grilled, becomes the protagonist of a summer dinner with a rustic but refined flavor.
🥜 Recommended cuts for the grill
Here are the best cuts for a tender and tasty veal steak:
- Veal Rack ✨: the cut chosen for this recipe. It includes the rib, with a good balance between lean and fat.
- Veal Fillet : extremely tender, ideal for those who prefer a more delicate meat.
- Veal Rib : tasty and rich, thanks to the marbling.
🍽 Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- Veal rack : 250 g
- Extra virgin olive oil : 20 g
- Garlic : 1 clove (5 g), chopped
- Fresh rosemary : 1 sprig (3 g)
- Fresh thyme : 1 sprig (2 g)
- Lemon juice : 10 g
- Lemon zest : 2 g
- Coarse salt : 5 g
- Freshly ground black pepper : 3 g
- Butter : 10 g
⚖️ Preparation
🧉 Marinade
- In a bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice and zest.
- Massage the veal rack with the marinade, cover with cling film and leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (ideally: overnight).
🌫️ Preparing the barbecue
- Heat the grill to medium-high . If using charcoal, make sure the coals are well lit and hot.
🌧 Cooking
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Season with coarse salt and black pepper.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side , or as desired. For medium rare, the center of the meat should remain pink.
- In the last few minutes, add butter over the meat and baste it repeatedly with melted butter.
⏳ Rest and service
- Let the steak rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes , covered with aluminum foil.
- Slice the meat against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh crunchy salad.
📊 Average nutritional values (per 100 g of product)
| Value | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy content | 794 kJ / 190 kcal |
|
Fats of which saturated fatty acids |
13.36 g 3.78 g |
|
Carbohydrates of which sugars |
0.12 g 0.12 g |
| Fibers | 0.00 g |
| Proteins | 17.28 g |
| Salt | 1.74 g |
Indicative values calculated on the basis of the raw materials used. They may vary depending on the brand or preparation.