Best Braciole Ever

Name: Best Braciole Ever
Ingredients: 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

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Mix garlic, parsley, onion, Parmesan, crumbs in a food processor and process into a paste.
2

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.
3

Spread mixture on beef. Layer the salami, Mozzarella, salt and pepper to taste. Roll up and secure with string or tooth picks.
4

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute in oil, brown on all sides. Remove from pan.
5

To oil and drippings a add red wine, tomato products, water, basil, sugar, salt and pepper and mix well.
6

Add beef back to the sauce and simmer very for approximately 90 minutes.
7

Serve over gnocchi, pasta, mashed potatoes or whatever you like!