Italian-American Beef Braciole with Savory Filling 數
Savor the delightful layers of flavors in this classic Italian-American dish thats sure to impress at any dinner table! Lets roll up some deliciousness!
Ingredients:
– Thinly sliced beef about 1-1.5 pounds
– Olive oil 2 tablespoons
– Garlic cloves, minced 3
– Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons
– Grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/2 cup
– Breadcrumbs 1 cup
– Tomato sauce 2 cups
– Fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Cooking broth or vegetable broth 1/2 cup, for braising
– Prosciutto substitute made from turkey or chicken, sliced
Instructions:
1. Start by preparing the savory filling. In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
2. Take your thinly sliced beef and lay it flat on a clean surface. If the slices are not thin enough, you can gently pound them to ensure they are easy to roll.
3. Spread a generous layer of the breadcrumb mixture over each slice of beef, leaving about half an inch of space around the edges. Lay a slice of the prosciutto substitute on top of the filling.
4. Carefully roll up each beef slice tightly, starting from one end and ensuring the filling remains inside. Secure each roll with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine to keep everything intact.
5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef rolls and brown them on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef rolls and set them aside.
6. In the same skillet, pour in the tomato sauce and add the cooking broth. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. Gently return the beef rolls to the skillet, covering them with the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let them braise for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
8. Once cooked, remove the toothpicks or twine from each roll. Serve the beef braciole over a bed of pasta or with crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce!
Nutritional Information: Each serving contains approximately 350 calories, 22 grams of protein, 18 grams of fat, and 20 grams of carbohydrates.
Time: Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes