**Beef Braciola (Braciole): A Journey Through Italian Culinary Heritage**
Embark on a culinary voyage to Italy with our comprehensive guide to Beef Braciola, also known as Braciole. This delectable dish holds a cherished place in Italian cuisine, captivating taste buds with its savory blend of thinly sliced beef, aromatic herbs, and rich tomato sauce. Our curated collection of recipes offers a diverse selection of cooking techniques and flavor profiles, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the classic Southern Italian Beef Braciole to the modern twists of Beef Braciole in the Oven or the Air Fryer, our recipes cater to various preferences and dietary needs. Discover the art of crafting tender, flavorful Beef Braciola and elevate your culinary skills with this versatile dish that promises to impress family and friends alike.
BEEF BRACIOLA - BRACIOLE
Make and share this Beef Braciola - Braciole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alvin Towriss
Categories Meat
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Flatten slices of beef as thinley as possible.
- Mix ground meats, cheese, butter, breadcrumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry, parsley and egg.
- Taste mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of prosciutto on each slice of beef, spread with stuffing.
- Roll slices tightly and tie with string.
- Heat oil, butter together in large skillet.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots and bay leaf, saute a few minutes.
- Add beef rolls and brown well on all sides.
- Stir in wine and cook over moderate heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or until the beef is fork tender.
- The recipe does not say but I beleive it should be covered for this simmering.
- Remove beef to a warm platter.
- Strain pan liquid, return to skillet and cook for a few minutes until thickened to taste.
- Pour over beef rolls and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 526.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3, Sugar 7, Protein 17.1
BEEF BRACIOLA
This impressive roast comes together quickly with a no-cook stuffing, then braises gently in the oven, becoming meltingly tender. The best part? The tomatoes in the baking dish and juices from the meat cook down into an extra-savory sauce for a bowl of pasta to serve on the side.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the braciola: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Cool and chop.
- Combine the bread and 2 cups warm water in a medium bowl, then let soak until softened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water, then add to a large bowl with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic, eggs, scallions and pine nuts and mix to combine well. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper.
- Set the flank steak on a cutting board. Use a knife to score the steak down the middle against the grain, cutting only halfway through its thickness. Working from the center out toward the edges, cut thin flaps from the score to the edge, like a gatefold. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
- Layer the prosciutto over the steak, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Layer the provolone over the prosciutto. Pat the stuffing in an even layer over the provolone. Roll the steak around the fillings like a jelly roll, from short side to short side. Tie closed at 2-inch intervals around the circumference with kitchen twine. Tie 1 more piece of twine lengthwise around the meat. Sprinkle the outside of the braciola with salt and pepper.
- For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. When the oil is hot, brown the braciola on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove to a plate. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the wine until almost gone, then add the tomatoes, oregano and bay leaf. Add the braciola back to the pot with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the braciola (1 to 2 cups). Bring to a simmer, then cover and bake until fork tender, 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- For serving: Remove the braciola to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a simmer on the stove top. Stir in the parsley. Untie and slice the braciola into 6 thick slices on a slight bias. Spread about 1 1/2 cups sauce on a rimmed platter and arrange the braciola slices on top. Add the cooked pasta to the simmering sauce and toss to coat, adding up to 1/2 cup pasta cooking water if it seems dry. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then toss and serve alongside the braciola.
BEEF BRACIOLE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, chopped basil and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a medium bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil to a small bowl. Grate 3 cloves of garlic into the olive oil and whisk to combine. Pour the olive oil mixture into the breadcrumb mixture and fluff with a fork until the mixture is evenly combined and resembles wet sand.
- Arrange one slice of beef on a clean work surface. Top with 1 slice of prosciutto, folding if necessary to fit the slice of meat. Top the prosciutto with 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture and press slightly to compact it. Fold in the side edges of the beef about a 1/4 inch. Starting from the bottom, roll up the beef like a jelly roll, creating a cylinder. Secure the opening with 2 toothpicks. Place the finished roll on a rimmed baking sheet and continue the process with the remaining meat, prosciutto and breadcrumb mixture. Once all the meat is rolled, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large high-sided pan and heat over medium. Once the oil is shimmering add the beef rolls, in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pan. Brown on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove to the rimmed baking sheet and brown the remaining rolls.
- Once all the rolls have been browned and removed from the pan, add the red wine. Cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the harsh alcohol smell burns off and the wine slightly reduces, about 2 minutes. Next, add the tomatoes, basil sprigs, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the remaining 2 cloves of garlic. Stir to combine. Add 1/2 cup water to the can of tomatoes and swirl it around to clean any residual tomato from the sides of the can. Add the tomato water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the rolls back to the pan and turn the heat down to low. Baste the meat in the tomato sauce, cover the pan and cook on low, basting the meat 2 to 3 times during the cooking process, until the meat is very tender, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- To serve, remove the toothpicks from the rolls and serve topped with red sauce and freshly grated Parmesan.
BEEF BRACIOLE RECIPE
Beef Braciole (Braciola) is a company-worthy, classic, hearty, homestyle southern Italian dish that's perfect for a winter night or Sunday dinner. Thin slices of beef with a savory filling slowly braise in a wine-infused sauce for a dish you'll fall in love with!
Provided by By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
Categories Beef
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut top-round slices in half widthwise so that you have 12 equal pieces. Place beef between two pieces of plastic wrap. Gently pound to 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic; slice the remaining 8 cloves.
- Combine minced garlic, parsley, cheese, breadcrumbs, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Place a prosciutto slice over the beef then sprinkle filling evenly over the proscuitto.
- Roll the beef into a cylinder, tucking in the sides to hold in the filling as you roll. Secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Place the beef rolls, seam side down in the pot and brown seam side first to seal it. Cook, turning the meat occasionally until each roll is nicely browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the wine and the sliced garlic. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef broth, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Place beef rolls back in the pot and bring back to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat, turning occasionally until beef is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Alternately, cook covered in a 325-degree oven for 1 1/2-2 hours or in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours on high, 5-6 hours on medium or 7-8 hours on low.
- To thicken, place pot back on the stove if cooked in the oven. Remove some of the hot cooking liquid to a bowl. Add the flour and stir until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly add it to the hot cooking liquid, bring to a slow simmer and cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove toothpicks and serve over pasta with additional grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2, Calories 570 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 63 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 832 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g
BEEF BRACIOLA
The leftover sauce from the beef can be tossed with pasta as a first course, and, for the second course, serve the beef with a vegetable.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 2 teaspoons of the garlic in a small skillet over medium heat until it sizzles but does not brown, about 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs, remove from the heat, and set aside to cool. Stir in the Parmesan, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper, the red pepper flakes, and thyme.
- Lay the meat slices out side by side on a clean workspace. Sprinkle each slice with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place a scant 1/4 cup filling over each meat slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Drizzle on olive oil and roll each piece up from the widest to narrowest end. Tie each piece with the string.
- Place the remaining 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Just before the oil smokes, add the meat bundles. (Do not crowd the pan or the meat won't brown.) Working in batches if necessary, cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the braciola from the pan and keep warm in the oven.
- Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the onion and the remaining teaspoon of garlic, and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Pour in the wine or water, stirring to deglaze the pan, loosening all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Return the beef to the pan, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Remove the bundles from the pan, one at a time, snip off the string, and return to the pan. The dish may be made a couple of days ahead to this point, and the taste will improve. Serve as desired.
CHEF JOHN'S BEEF BRACIOLE
This is stuffed, rolled beef that's cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce. It's kind of fun to say bru-ZHOLE. Usually recipes are either rustic or kind of fancy. This recipe is both!
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place steaks between 2 pieces of heavy plastic; pound meat about 1/4-inch thick using a meat pounder. If a piece of meat breaks off, use it to patch a thinner area.
- Place bread crumbs into a mixing bowl and stir in garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, raisins, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, oregano, and egg until thoroughly combined.
- Season steak with salt and pepper; place half the bread crumb stuffing onto the bottom 2/3 of a steak, leaving the top third of the steak without stuffing. Lightly press the stuffing onto the meat and roll the steak up into a tight roll, starting from the stuffed end. Tie 3 to 4 pieces of kitchen string around the roll to hold it together. Trim ends of string. Repeat with remaining steak and stuffing.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the steak rolls in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in water and dissolve pan juices and browned bits of food in the water.
- Season steak rolls with salt and pepper; add red pepper flakes and bay leaf to the water. Spread tomato sauce onto rolls. Pan liquid should cover the rolls about halfway up.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes; turn rolls over and cook covered about 10 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from pan, transfer to a platter, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Raise heat to medium, bring sauce to a boil, and cook, stirring often, until sauce has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Slice the rolls crosswise. Serve arranged on a little sauce and drizzle more sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
BEEF BRACIOLE
My great-aunt used to make the most amazing braciole, but it was a laborious and time-consuming effort. I took her basic recipe and transformed it into a slow cooker version, making it easier for today's hurried world. My great-aunt always served the flank steak sliced over orzo that had been tossed with olive oil and Romano cheese. Delicioso!-Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5- or 6-qt. oval slow cooker, combine pasta sauce and pepper flakes. Pound steak with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press onto meat. Layer with prosciutto and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string., In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; spoon sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into slices; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
BRACIOLA - BRACIOLE (ITALIAN STUFFED BEEF ROLLS)
Wonderful cheese-stuffed beef rolls simmered in pasta sauce. A great Sunday afternoon meal. I serve with a side of pasta and fresh steamed veggies.
Provided by jenpalombi
Categories Steak
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pound the steak very thin and cut into 4 pieces.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece, then top with parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Roll each piece up tightly and secure with a string.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and brown the rolls evenly on each side.
- Drop them in your favorite pasta sauce and allow them to simmer for 2 hours or until tender and cooked through. (The meat will add a wonderful flavor to your sauce!).
- Remove the strings and serve.
- (Alternative: Assemble and brown the beef rolls the night before and store them in the fridge. Then drop the rolls and the sauce in your crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours the next day).
Tips:
- Choose high-quality flank steak or skirt steak for tender and flavorful braciole.
- Use a meat mallet to gently pound the steak until it is thin and even in thickness.
- Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before filling it.
- Use a variety of fillings for your braciole, such as breadcrumbs, cheese, prosciutto, and spinach.
- Roll the steak tightly around the filling and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Sear the braciole in a hot pan until it is browned on all sides.
- Transfer the braciole to a slow cooker or Dutch oven and cook it in a flavorful sauce for several hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the braciole with your favorite sides, such as pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Beef braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its tender meat, flavorful sauce, and variety of fillings, braciole is sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook beef, give braciole a try!
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