Braciole, also known as stuffed beef rolls, is a classic Italian dish that combines tender beef, savory stuffing, and a rich tomato sauce to create a hearty and flavorful meal. Originating in the southern regions of Italy, braciole has become a beloved dish across the country and a staple in many Italian-American households.
This article presents two delectable braciole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this traditional dish. The first recipe, titled "Braciole Stuffed Beef Rolls in Tomato Sauce," takes you through the process of preparing tender beef slices stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, herbs, and cheese, then braised in a luscious tomato sauce. The second recipe, "Grandma's Braciole," offers a more traditional approach, using a succulent beef flank steak filled with a combination of breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, simmered in a rich tomato sauce until fall-apart tender.
Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this impressive dish with ease. Whether you prefer the classic or a modern interpretation, these braciole recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
BEEF BRACIOLE RECIPE
Beef Braciole, stuffed beef rolls slowly simmered in tomato sauce, are Italian comfort food at it's best.
Provided by Phil Torre
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place each slice of beef between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat pounder until 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Lay a slice of prosciutto on each one.
- Mix together the the pignoli beans, pecorino romano cheese, garlic and parsley and sprinkle evenly on top of the beef slices with prosciutto. Roll up the slices, tucking in the ends and tie with kitchen string.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Dredge the braciole in flour shaking off any excess, then place in the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon and keep to the side.
- If needed add some more olive oil to the pan then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add the red wine and cook, stirring up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add, with their juices, into the saucepan. Fill one of the tomato cans 1/2 way with water and pour in. Add the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the braciole back into the sauce, turn heat to low and cook at a simmer until beef is tender 1.5 - 2 hours.
- Sprinkle the basil over the rolls, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top and serve at once.
MY MAMA'S BRACIOLE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season meat with salt and pepper. Top each slice of meat with a slice of prosciutto. In a medium bowl, moisten bread crumbs with milk. Add grated cheese, onion, parsley, arugula, salt and pepper to the crumbs and combine well. Spread a thin layer of stuffing down the center of each beef slice and roll tightly. Fasten rolled meat with plain toothpicks.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to a hot pan along with garlic. Set meat into pan and brown on all sides, 6 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan. Add butter to the pan. Add mushrooms to the melted butter. Saute mushrooms 5 minutes. Add flour to the pan and cook 2 minutes. Whisk wine into the flour and mushrooms and scrape up pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then whisk in beef broth and tomato paste. Set meat back into sauce and reduce heat to medium low. Partially cover pan with a cover left ajar an inch. Simmer meat in sauce 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer beef rolls to a platter, removing toothpicks. Pour pan gravy down over the beef rolls and serve.
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).
BEEF BRACIOLE (STUFFED ITALIAN BEEF ROLL) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread crumbs, shredded pecorino romano cheese, fresh basil, shredded provolone cheese, fresh italian parsley, garlic, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, flank steak, canola oil, butter, medium carrot, small onion, celery, dry white wine, crushed tomato, dried bay leaves, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, orecchiette pasta, fresh basil
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecorino Romano, ½ cup (20 g) chopped basil, provolone, parsley, 5 minced cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, and the olive oil. Stir and set aside.
- Lay the flank steak on a cutting board. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Cover the the meat with a sheet of parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the steak until it's ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
- Remove the parchment and sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak.
- Starting from the bottom, roll the meat into a log. Using butcher's twine, tie up the roll so it holds its shape while cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the steak roll and, without moving it, cook until a dark brown crust forms on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the roll and repeat until all sides and the ends have been seared. Remove the roll from the pan and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Add the butter, carrot, onion, celery, remaining 3 cloves of garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Add the white wine and stir to loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine reduces and the pan is slightly dry again.
- Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Return the beef roll to the pot. Cover and bake for 1 hour, flipping the roll halfway through (if the sauce is drying up too much, add more crushed tomatoes or water), until the beef is tender.
- Slice the braciole and arrange on a serving platter with the sauce. Serve the braciole with orecchiette or polenta. Garnish with grated pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 8 grams
BRACIOLE
For an Italian favorite, make Giada De Laurentiis' elegant Braciole, rolled-up flank steak basted with tomato sauce, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Stir the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Lay the flank steak flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak to cover the top evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up the steak as for a jelly roll to enclose the filling completely. Using butcher's twine, tie the steak roll to secure. Sprinkle the braciole with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the braciole and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the marinara sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
ITALIAN BEEF BRACIOLE
Fork tender and packed with the most heavenly flavors, these braciole are positively irresistible!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the Filling: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pound the beef slices until they're about ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay a slice of Parma ham on each slice of beef, followed by ½ slice of Provolone and then place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center. Slightly fold in the sides of the beef, lengthwise, fold one of the ends in, then starting with the other end roll up the slices of beef, pressing firmly so that's it's good and tight. Secure either with toothpicks or wrap the rolls "gift package" style with some thread. (Remember to remove them before serving!)
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef rolls, seam side down to seal the rolls. Generously brown the beef on all sides. Transfer the rolls to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the Dutch oven and saute until they're soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the red wine and bring to a boil, cooking until most of the wine is evaporated, about 3-4 minutes, deglazing the bottom of the pan.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Return the beef rolls and add just enough water to the pot until the beef rolls are submerged and covered. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours or until fork tender.
- Add the parsley and basil and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve traditional-style, boil some pasta and serve with the sauce either as a first course, followed by the beef rolls and a leafy green salad.
BRACIOLE (STUFFED BEEF ROLLS IN TOMATO SAUCE)
From the Sopranos Family Cookbook. Yummy!! Makes your kitchen smell fabulous. I serve this with a big green salad and crusty garlic bread.
Provided by PamLuvs2Cook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place beef between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat pounder or mallet to 1/4-1/8 inch thickness.
- Remove and discard plastic wrap. Place one slice of the prosciutto on each beef slice. Sprinkle beef slices with the finely chopped garlic, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. Roll each of the beef slices into a tight roll and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the braciole and crushed garlic. Cook, turning the meat occasionally, until it is browned on all sides and the garlic is golden. Add the red wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove and discard the crushed garlic cloves.
- Stir in the tomato puree and basil.
- Cover and cook on low heat, turning the meat occasionally, until it is tender when pierced with a fork, about 2 hours. Add a little water if the sauce becomes to thick.
- If you want to serve it the Italian way: Serve the sauce over the hot, cooked ziti as a first course, followed by the braciole. Don't forget to remove the toothpick from the braciole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.8, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 183.1, Carbohydrate 123.2, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 21.6, Protein 44.5
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Flank steak or skirt steak are good choices, as they are relatively thin and easy to roll. You can also use top round steak, but it will need to be pounded thin before rolling.
- Use a variety of fillings. Braciole can be stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as bread crumbs, cheese, vegetables, and herbs. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Brown the beef rolls before simmering them. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the rolls from falling apart.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce. A homemade tomato sauce is always best, but you can also use a store-bought sauce if you are short on time. Just make sure to choose a sauce that is flavorful and not too acidic.
- Simmer the beef rolls for at least 1 hour. This will help to tenderize the beef and allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
Braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this classic Italian dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook beef, give braciole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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