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Nutritional Values

🔥680kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾24gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Boiled Meat with Pearà Sauce

How to order / say it
Say it Bollito con la Pearà — [bo-LEE-toh kon luh peh-RAH]
Order I'd like the boiled meat with pearà sauce, please.
Locally Vorrei il bollito con la pearà, per favore.
Say locally

A savory dish with boiled beef served with a spicy breadcrumb sauce.

Why try it?

This dish embodies the rich culinary traditions of Verona, combining robust flavors with cultural history. It represents the communal and hearty meals that are central to Veronese gatherings.

How it tastes

The dish is savory with a tender texture from the boiled beef, complemented by the creamy pearà sauce which offers a hint of spice and a smooth, grainy texture.

Origin & History — first documented: 1200

Bollito con la Pearà has its origins in the Veneto region dating back to medieval times. It was created to use local, available ingredients and became popular during winter feasts. Its significance grew as a staple for Christmas celebrations, symbolizing warmth and communal dining.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🥩 1 liter chicken stock
  • 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 5 g black pepper
  • 🥛 50 g parmesan cheese

Method

  1. 1 Boil the beef in chicken stock until tender.
  2. 2 Prepare the pearà sauce by mixing breadcrumbs with butter in a pan.
  3. 3 Gradually add chicken stock to the pan and stir until creamy.
  4. 4 Season with black pepper and parmesan. Serve with the boiled beef.

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