Italian Grandma's Beef Braciole – Old School & Unbeatable

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Parmesan offers a similar flavor with less fat.

beef flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is often less expensive and still tender.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice can provide a similar sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut off some fat from the beef.

Tenderize the beef by banging it.

Add garlic and roasted peppers to the beef.

Add pre-made meatball meat (or sausage) to the beef.

Roll the beef up with the filling inside.

Tie the beef roll with string at both ends.

Cut the beef into thin slices.

Saute half an onion in olive oil until fragrant.

Add a teaspoon of prepared garlic to the onion.

Pour in the sauce and red wine, and add black pepper, oregano, and table salt to taste.

Simmer the beef roll in the sauce on low for an hour and a half.

Remove the beef roll from the sauce and cut the strings off.

Serve the beef roll with sauce on top and pasta underneath.

Cooking Techniques

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