Veal and Cheesy Arancini - Ontario Veal Appeal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 lb (500 g) ground veal
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) diced canned tomatoes
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh basil
• 7 cups (1.75 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
• 2 cups (500 mL) Arborio rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine
• 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 oz (250 g) buffalo mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes
• 4 cups (1 L) dried breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil