Best 5 The Best Braciole Recipes

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Braciole are a delicious and versatile Italian dish made with thinly sliced meat that is rolled up and stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, and vegetables. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including braising, baking, and grilling. This article provides three different recipes for braciole: a traditional Italian recipe, a simplified version for busy weeknights, and a unique recipe that uses flank steak. All three recipes are easy to follow and result in tender, flavorful braciole that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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BRACIOLE



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In our family Braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma's specialty and the preparation was time consuming. When the meat and sauce were fully cooked, Grandma called us into the kitchen to watch her lift the big roll from the sauce to the cutting board to slice it. The pinwheels of meat, laid side by side on the platter, topped with Grandma's delicious sauce, made a colorful picture. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten steak to 1/2-in. thickness. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press down. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, sugar and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into thin slices; serve with sauce and If desired, spaghetti and additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

THE BEST BRACIOLE



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This is Giada DeLaurentis's recipe from her book Everyday Italian, and it is so wonderful. She does suggest to be creative with the flavorings by using different herbs or cheeses, if you'd like. This is sure to impress. The recipe looks a little lengthy, but it is not complicated or difficult. And don't worry if some of the stuffing falls out during the browning - just spoon it back in if you can, or let it blend into the sauce. It will be great. NOTE: I made 4 of these for a large gathering, browning them in a skillet, then baking them in a 11x15 pan 2 1/2 hrs mostly covered, 30 more minutes uncovered. (For this much, you only need 2 or 3 times the wine and sauce, not 4 times.)

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories     Steak

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup provolone cheese, grated
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups marinara sauce (can use a jar of sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir the cheeses, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil together.
  • Lay the flank steak out flat on work surface and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Pat the bread crumb mixture over the steak.
  • Starting at one short end, roll up the steak (like a jelly roll) and tie with butcher's twine. Season the outside with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add the flank steak.
  • Cook, turning until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil, and stir in the tomato 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 about 1 1/2 hours, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Remove the braciole from the sauce. Cut the twine off, and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  • Transfer the slices to a platter, and spoon some sauce over the slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 142.2, Sodium 2148.9, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 20.1, Protein 51.4

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.

BEST BRACIOLE EVER



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This Braciole has the best combination of filling and the tastiest sauce. It is really easy. We love it served over gnocchi.

Provided by LizP5885

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb top round steak, thin sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped fine
1/4 lb italian ham, sliced very thin (also called proscioutto)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red wine
6 ounces tomato paste
6 ounces water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, parsley, onion, Parmesan, crumbs in a food processor and process into a paste.
  • Lay round steak flat and pound very thin to tenderize. At this point I usuall cut the beef into 2 pieces for manageable rolls, but you can keep it large.
  • Spread mixture on beef. Layer the salami, Mozzarella, salt and pepper to taste. Roll up and secure with string or tooth picks.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute in oil, brown on all sides. Remove from pan.
  • To oil and drippings a add red wine, tomato products, water, basil, sugar, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Add beef back to the sauce and simmer very for approximately 90 minutes.
  • Serve over gnocchi, pasta, mashed potatoes or whatever you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.5, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 139.9, Sodium 2495.9, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 28.9, Protein 55.5

BRACIOLE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced pancetta
1 large onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups day old Italian bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound spinach, stems removed and cut into chiffonade
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated provolone
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 pounds top round, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 12)
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 (32-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, passed through the food mill
2 cups water
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Special equipment: toothpicks

Steps:

  • For the beef rolls:
  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the pancetta and bring the pan to a medium heat. Cook the pancetta until it gets brown and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions and crushed red pepper and toss to incorporate with the pancetta. Season with salt, to taste. Cook the onions until they are soft and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • While the onions are cooking, in a large bowl, combine the bread and the milk. Toss to combine and let sit until the bread has absorbed the milk and is very soft. Use your hands to get in there and really squish everything together. Reserve.
  • Add the garlic to the pan with the pancetta and onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, to taste, and saute until the mushrooms are soft and have let off their moisture, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the spinach.
  • Add the onion/mushroom mixture to the reserved bread and stir to combine. Add the pine nuts, provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and stir to combine. Taste to make sure that the mixture is delicious and season with salt, to taste, if needed. Set aside.
  • Lay the beef slices between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to flatten and even out the slices. Put about 1/4 cup of filling on 1 end of each of the pounded beef slices and roll up. Secure the rolls with toothpicks. Repeat this process with the remaining beef and filling.
  • Coat a large, wide pot with olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Season the beef rolls with salt, to taste, and brown them on all sides. When the beef rolls are brown on all sides, remove them from the pan and reserve. Make the sauce in the same pot.
  • Remove the oil from the pot that the beef was just browned in. Add a light coating of fresh olive oil and add the onions and crushed red pepper. Season with salt, to taste, and put the pot over medium heat. Sweat the onions until they are translucent and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red wine, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and 2 cups of water and season with salt, to taste. Return the beef rolls to the pan and snuggle them into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the beef is very tender and flavorful, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the toothpicks before serving. To serve, arrange 2 or 3 braciole on each serving plate. Halve 1 or 2 rolls to expose the stuffing. Spoon on some of the sauce and garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and chopped parsley.
  • Wow! That's a great braciole!

Tips:

  • Use flank steak, skirt steak, or top round steak for the braciole.
  • Pound the steak thin to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of fillings, such as bread crumbs, cheese, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Roll the steak tightly and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  • Brown the braciole in a pan before braising it in a flavorful sauce.
  • Serve the braciole with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover steak and can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, braciole is sure to please.

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