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Braciole

Cultural Context

Braciole, originating from Southern Italy, is a cherished dish often served during family gatherings and special occasions. Traditionally made with thin slices of beef rolled with a savory filling, it showcases the Italian love for hearty, comforting food. Today, variations abound, with different meats and fillings reflecting regional tastes, making it a beloved dish both in Italy and around the world.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 thin 3 inch wide 6 inch long slices of top or bottom round beef
12 thin slices of prosciutto
12 thin slices of provolone cheese
12 thin slices of cappacola
12 thin slices of calabrese
1 large bulb of garlic (all cloves sliced thin)
1 cup of Romano cheese
2 tbsp of SPG
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 cup of red wine
1/4 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups of beef broth
2 large cans of crushed tomatoes
1/4 lb of Proc
1 tbsp of italian spices
5 chopped green onion
1/2 cup of baby spinach

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

1

Slice the meat sideways into the listed size.

2

Slice the garlic bulbs into thin slices.

3

Mix the Romano cheese with the spinach, the green onions, the italian spices, the bread crumbs and the SPG.

4

Pound all the meat slices thin and wide.

5

Lay out a slice of meat and add the prosciutto, the cheese, the spinach mix, the cappacola, and the calabrese slices.

6

Roll each piece up and tie twice with pieces of butcher twine.

7

In a large frying pan on high heat, pour in olive oil and heat until the oil is rolling.

8

Lay each roll into the pan to sear each roll until all are browned.

9

Once all the rolls are browned, take out of pan onto a dish and set aside.

10

Scrape up all browned pieces in the pan and add the rest of the spinach mix and some olive oil if needed.

11

Add the beef broth and the red wine.

12

Add the sauce and mix together.

13

Turn the heat up to medium until the sauce starts to simmer.

14

Once the sauce is simmering, add all the beef rolls and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs until the internal temp of each roll is 205 to 208 degrees.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsearingbraising

Equipment Needed

large frying panbutcher twine

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

BraciolaItalian Stuffed Meat Rolls
Local Name: Braciole

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