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Tender Irresistible Beef Braciole rolls filled with spinach and cheese, topped with tomato sauce and parsley, presented beautifully on a plate.

Irresistible Beef Braciole

Thin slices of Irresistible Beef Braciole with a flavorful mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and cheese, rolled, tied, browned, and slow-braised in a rich tomato and red wine sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinners or special occasions.
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Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Keyword: Beef braciole--The Bear, How to cook stuffed beef braciole in oven, Irresistible beef braciole ingredients, Irresistible beef braciole recipe, What is braciole, What to serve with braciole
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Braise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Meat mallet (For pounding beef thin)
  • 1 Kitchen twine (For tying rolls)
  • 1 Large heavy pot or Dutch oven (For browning and braising)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing beef and trimming)
  • 1 Cutting board (For prepping beef and filling)
  • 1 kitchen scissors (For cutting twine)

Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1.5–2 lbs Top round or flank steak - Thinly sliced ~¼ inch
  • To taste — Salt - For seasoning
  • To taste — Black pepper - For seasoning
  • 2–3 tablespoon Olive oil - For browning

For the Filling:

  • ½–¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs - Plain or seasoned
  • 2–3 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • 2–3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese - Grated
  • Optional — Prosciutto or pancetta - Small pieces
  • Optional 1–2 tbsp Pine nuts or raisins - Sicilian style
  • 1–2 tablespoon Olive oil - To bind filling

For the Sauce:

  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes - Good quality
  • 2–3 cloves Garlic - Whole or sliced
  • 6–8 leaves Fresh basil - Add near end of braise
  • ½ cup Red wine - Dry
  • 2–3 tablespoon Olive oil - For sauce
  • To taste — Salt —
  • To taste — Pepper —
  • Pinch — Sugar - To balance acidity

Optional/Secret Tips:

  • 1 strip Lemon zest - Adds brightness to filling
  • 2–3 tablespoon Pasta cooking water - Stir into sauce before serving

Instructions

  • Pound beef slices thin, season both sides, and set aside.
  • Mix breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, cheese, and optional prosciutto.
  • Spread filling, roll beef, and tie securely with twine.
  • Brown all sides in hot olive oil without overcrowding.
  • Simmer braciole in tomato sauce until tender and flavorful.
    A sliced beef braciole stuffed with spinach and melted cheese, served in a rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and basil leaves.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 400kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 110mg (37%) | Sodium: 450mg (20%) | Potassium: 700mg (20%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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