Best 8 Italian Beef On Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in a classic Italian-American culinary experience with our comprehensive guide to making the perfect Italian beef on rolls. This iconic sandwich, believed to have originated in Chicago, tantalizes taste buds with its succulent slow-cooked beef, savory gravy, and a symphony of toppings nestled in a soft, chewy roll. Discover the secrets to creating tender, flavorful beef, a rich and aromatic gravy, and an array of toppings that will elevate your sandwich to new heights. From the initial preparation to the final assembly, this detailed guide provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Explore diverse recipes, including classic Italian beef, a mouthwatering Crock-Pot version, and a healthier slow cooker alternative, all accompanied by delectable toppings and side suggestions. Whether you're craving a hearty meal for a casual gathering or aiming to impress at your next party, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft an unforgettable Italian beef sandwich experience.

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BEEF BRACIOLE (STUFFED ITALIAN BEEF ROLL) RECIPE BY TASTY



Beef Braciole (Stuffed Italian Beef Roll) Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ cup bread crumbs
1 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese, plus more for serving
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
⅓ cup shredded provolone cheese
½ cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 lb flank steak
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
2 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb orecchiette pasta, or polenta, cooked, for serving, optional
¼ cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons, for serving

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

ITALIAN BEEF ON ROLLS



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This slow-cooker recipe is one of my all-time favorites! With 29 grams of protein per serving, it's a great way to meet your daily needs. -Jami Hilker, Harrison, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 beef sirloin tip roast (2 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place the roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; shred beef and return to the slow cooker. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN BEEF ROLL UPS



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Meet the Cook: When I serve Italian Beef Roll-Ups, my family and friends tell me that I should open a restaurant. And this dish tastes even more delicious rewarmed! I do a lot of cooking, especially now that we're retired. As a special treat, I like to bring dinner to our daughters (we have three) and their husbands. -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds beef top round steak, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh celery leaves
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Pound meat to tenderize. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut into 3-in. to 4-in. squares. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, celery and herbs. Place a heaping spoonful of crumb mixture on each meat square and roll up. Secure with string or a toothpick. Roll meat in remaining crumb mixture. , In a large skillet, brown roll-ups in oil on all sides. Pour spaghetti sauce over all; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

ITALIAN ROAST BEEF



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 3h35m

Yield 4 servings with leftover meat for a second meal

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (4 1/2 to 5 pound) rump roast, trimmed and tied
1 head garlic, cloves peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium onions, red or yellow, peeled and each cut into 8 wedges
2 fresh bay leaves
6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thick pieces on an angle
4 ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, cut into thick pieces
4 sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock-in-a-box
1 pound egg pasta such as tagliatelle
8 tablespoons butter
4 sprigs sage, leaves only

Steps:

  • Poke holes all over the roast. Slice 4 large cloves of garlic. Stick the garlic into the holes. Liberally season the meat all over with salt and black pepper, to taste. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, 4 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. When the oil smokes, add the meat and brown on all sides. Remove the meat to a plate. Crush the remaining garlic and add it to the pot along with the onions, bay leaves, carrots, celery and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the pot with a lid and sweat the vegetables for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomato paste and wine, and let reduce for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up the bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the stock-in-a-box. Return the meat to the pot and cover with a lid. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  • When meat is about done, bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat for the pasta.
  • Remove the meat to a cutting board and cool 15 minutes. Slice the roast and arrange half of the meat on a platter.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente while the meat is resting. Drain the pasta and add it to a serving bowl. Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them alongside the meat. Spoon a few juices over the top. Melt the butter in small pan over low heat and add the sage leaves. Add the sage butter to the bowl with the pasta and toss together. Season with salt. Ladle the remainder of the juices over the pasta. Serve the meat and veggies with pasta alongside. Cool and store the remainder of the meat in the refrigerator.

BRACIOLE



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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

1/2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 cup grated provolone
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

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 STYLE MEAT ROLL



Italian Style Meat Roll image

I also use this meat mixture for meatballs. Either way, it's mouthwatering. -Janaan Cunningham

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 slice bread, cut into cubes
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) sliced dried beef
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Process bread in a blender or food processor until fine crumbs form; transfer to a bowl. In same blender, combine the egg, water, onion, celery, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into the bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., On a 16x12-in. piece of waxed paper, shape meat mixture into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Top with the dried beef and cheese to within 1/2 in. of edge. Roll up jelly-roll style,starting with a short side; pinch to seal edges., Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ITALIAN BEEF ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Although these don't taste exactly like Chicago-style Italian beef, the recipe sure is a fun way to make a delicious cheese- and beef-filled roll using simple ingredients.

Provided by Bella Lopez

Categories     Snacks

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ lb beef chuck roast
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thiny sliced
½ cup pickled pepperoncini peppers
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 tablespoon water, plus more for boiling
⅓ cup baking soda
1 lb pizza dough
8 slices provolone cheese, quartered, plus 2-4, cut into ½-inch strips, divided
1 large egg
garlic powder, for sprinkling
1 cup giardiniera, or other Italian pickled vegetables

Steps:

  • Make the Italian beef: Season the beef with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté, then add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the beef to the Instant Pot and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the Instant Pot and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the pepperoncinis, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano and stir to combine for about 2 minutes, then stir in the beef broth.
  • Return the beef to the Instant Pot, making sure it is covered by some of the broth and onions. Secure the lid, making sure the steam valve is set to Sealing. Set to Pressure Cook on High for 1 hour. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 15 minutes.
  • Uncover the Instant Pot and transfer the beef to a cutting board, leaving the cooking liquid behind in the pot. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and simmer the cooking liquid until reduced, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, shred the beef with two forks.
  • Make the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Fill a medium pot a little over halfway with water and the baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Divide the pizza dough into 8 portions, then roll each out to a ¼-½-inch-thick circle. Fill each round with 4 quarter-slices of Provolone cheese and some of the shredded beef. Gather the dough around the meat and cheese, pinching the seams to seal, and roll into smooth balls.
  • Working in batches, boil the rolls until the outside is slightly cooked, 45-60 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Brush the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle the tops with garlic powder. Place 2 Provolone strips on top of each roll to create an "X" shape.
  • Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the rolls warm with the reduced braising liquid and chopped giardiniera.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 5 grams

BRACIOLA - BRACIOLE (ITALIAN STUFFED BEEF ROLLS)



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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

1 lb top round steak
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
28 ounces pasta sauce

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:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked Italian beef from the deli. Simply slice it up and add it to the rolls.
  • If you are using raw beef, make sure to cook it until it is well-done.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create a delicious and flavorful sandwich. Some popular options include: giardiniera, sliced mozzarella cheese, and sweet or hot peppers.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately or wrap them in foil and keep them warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole-wheat rolls and low-sodium broth.

Conclusion:

Italian beef on rolls is a classic sandwich that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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