Beef Braciola - Braciole

19 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 slices top round beef, about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 lb italian salami, minced
  • 1/2 lb veal, ground
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup soft white breadcrumb
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 very thin slices prosciutto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 - 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (32 ounce) can plum tomatoes, sieved (about 2 lbs.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Flatten slices of beef as thinley as possible.
  2. 2
    Mix ground meats, cheese, butter, breadcrumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry, parsley and egg.
  3. 3
    Taste mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4
    Place a slice of prosciutto on each slice of beef, spread with stuffing.
  5. 5
    Roll slices tightly and tie with string.
  6. 6
    Heat oil, butter together in large skillet.
  7. 7
    Add garlic, onion, carrots and bay leaf, saute a few minutes.
  8. 8
    Add beef rolls and brown well on all sides.
  9. 9
    Stir in wine and cook over moderate heat until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  10. 10
    Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  11. 11
    Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or until the beef is fork tender.
  12. 12
    The recipe does not say but I beleive it should be covered for this simmering.
  13. 13
    Remove beef to a warm platter.
  14. 14
    Strain pan liquid, return to skillet and cook for a few minutes until thickened to taste.
  15. 15
    Pour over beef rolls and serve hot.

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