Best 5 Bonnies Sicilian Meat Roll Recipes

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Sicilian cuisine is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, offering a rich tapestry of dishes that showcase the region's unique culinary heritage. Among these delectable creations, the "Bonnie's Sicilian Meat Roll" stands as a testament to the artistry and passion that goes into Sicilian cooking. This flavorful dish, characterized by its succulent meat filling encased in a tender and aromatic breadcrumb coating, is a true culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine.

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SICILIAN MEAT ROLL



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MY SISTER-IN-LAW shared this recipe years ago and it became our family's favorite meat loaf. The addition of ham and mozzarella is a colorful surprise and adds terrific flavor. This is always a big hit with company, and the leftovers are good either hot or cold. -Mrs. W. G. Dougherty, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
8 thin slices fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, tomato juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. , On a pieces of heavy-duty foil, pat meat mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Place the ham and shredded cheese on loaf to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, beginning with the short end and peeling foil away while rolling. , Place on a greased baking pan with seam side down; seal ends. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reaches 160°. Top with sliced cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL



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A wonderful twist on your basic meat loaf! Don't be afraid of the rolling part - IT'S EASY!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
¾ cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced ham
1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and tomato juice. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and ground beef. Mix thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a piece of foil or waxed paper, pat and shape meat into a 10x8 inch rectangle. Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Tear up the cheese slices, reserving 1 slice whole, and sprinkle over the ham.
  • Starting from the short end, carefully roll up meat, using the foil or waxed paper to lift. Seal the edges and ends of the meat. Place roll, seam side down, in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 75 minutes. Cut the reserved slice of cheese into 4 triangles. Overlap the triangles on top of loaf. Bake for another 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 670.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BONNIE'S ITALIAN STEW



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Bonnie is a lady I met in Pittsburgh, PA and this recipe is based on her enthusiastic description of a family favorite passed down to her. It's meat and potatoes Italian style - meatballs and potatoes in red sauce with green beans. YUM-O! Bonnie cooks the meatballs as dumplings in in sauce. I brown mine a bit in the oven first to make them a little more stable for a make ahead meal - they won't break up as easily with a crust on them when you reheat them.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Whole milk, enough to just cover bread
Two 1-inch slices good-quality white bread, crust trimmed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
About 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
About 3 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 large egg
A generous handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for serving
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 medium onions, chopped1 fresh bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 cups beef stock
Two 28-ounce cans Italian tomatoes
A handful fresh basil leaves, torn
2 pounds small to medium white or red skinned potatoes, cubed
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds on an angle
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs:
  • Pour the milk over bread and soak to soften.
  • Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the cheese, EVOO, fennel, crushed red pepper, garlic, egg, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and crumble into crumbs as you add it to the meat. Combine the meatball mix and roll into 2-inch balls. Place the meatballs on nonstick baking sheet sprayed with olive oil spray and roast until browned but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • For the stew:
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and bay, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant. Add the beef stock and tomatoes, then break up the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the basil, potatoes and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat back to medium, partially cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.
  • Serve, or cool completely and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over a medium-low flame, partially covered, stirring occasionally (or reheat in a 325 degree F oven) until sauce is bubbly.
  • To serve, top shallow bowls of stew with cheese and an extra drizzle of EVOO.

SICILIAN MEAT ROLL



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Make and share this Sicilian Meat Roll recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda in MO

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slightly beaten eggs
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup tomato juice (or 1/4 c. tomato sauce and 1/4 c. water mixed)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 lbs lean ground beef
6 slices fully cooked deli ham, thin
1 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Stir in ground beef, mixing well.
  • On foil, pat meat mixture into a 12x10 inch rectangle.
  • Arrange ham slices on top of meat, leaving a 3/4 inch border around all edges.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheese over ham.
  • Starting from a short end, carefully roll up meat, using foil to lift and guide; seal edges and ends.
  • Place roll, seam side down, in a 13x9x2 pan sprayed with Pam.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until it reaches 170 degrees and juices run clear.
  • (Center of meat roll will be pink because of the ham.) Sprinkle remaining cheese over top of roll; return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Remove to a platter to serve.
  • 6 servings Source: Better Homes and Gardens Serving Ideas: I like to serve this with buttered pasta with Italian seasonings, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper mixed in, baked potato bread from my bread machine, mandarin orange tossed salad, and dessert.

ADRIANA'S SICILIAN MEAT ROLL



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Farsumagru o Braciolone Farsumagru: This is perhaps the most celebrated Sicilian meat dish; it draws its name -- farsumagru translates roughly as nonlenten -- because it contains an amazing wealth of ingredients. In Sicily farsumagru is the name given to stuffed and rolled beef. In other parts of Italy, it is called braciola. This is the farsumagru, the undisputed King of Sicilian meat dishes Recipe provided by Adriana from cookiesfromitaly.com

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs lean beef (slice)
4 slices mortadella (thin slices) or 4 slices cooked ham (thin slices)
1/4 lb ground pork or 1/4 lb beef
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 slices minced pancetta or 2 slices bacon
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 medium chopped onion
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
butcher's kitchen twine

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Pound the both sides of the flank steak or beef slice. Be careful not to tear through the meat. The piece of meat should be large enough to hold the stuffing inside the roll, at least 8 x 11 inches or preferably larger.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, raw egg, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, minced bacon, peas and salt and pepper.
  • Shell the hard-boiled eggs and slice off the ends to expose the yolk.
  • Lay the beef slice on the work surface so the width runs left to right. Lay the mortadella or cooked ham over the top of the meat slice then spread the ground meat mixture on top with the bottom of a spoon, but leave some space along the edges. Place the hard-boiled eggs in a row from end to end so the exposed yolks touch one another.
  • Have the butcher's twine handy, then pick the beef slice from side nearest you, and snugly overlap the slice around the hard-boiled eggs. Fold in the outside ends and finish rolling the beef. Next, run the twine a couple of times around the length of the roll to hold in the ends. Tie a knot and then run the twine around the entire length and circumference of the roll. It is best to use as much twine as necessary to hold in the stuffing. Snugly tie the roll, but not too tight or it will squeeze out the stuffing.
  • Place a deep pan over moderately high heat and cook the onions until transparent, then add the meat roll and brown it on all sides. Lower the heat to medium then pour in the red wine and let it evaporate. Reduce the heat to low, add the bay leaf, beef broth or water (enough to immerse at least half of the roll) and then stir in and dissolve the tomato paste. Cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes, Turn the meat to evenly brown the roll.
  • When the farsumagru is finished cooking, remove it from the pan and let it cool on a cutting board. Salt and pepper the remaining sauce and simmer a minute or two longer.
  • Untie the roll and slice into medallions. Ladle the sauce onto a serving dish or individual dinner plates and arrange the farsumagru medallions on top.
  • That's it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.9, Fat 62.2, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 269, Sodium 372.4, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 36.4

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, flavorful ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overmix: When mixing the meatball mixture, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Cook the Meatballs Thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before adding them to the sauce. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • Use a Good Quality Sauce: The sauce is an important part of this dish. Use a sauce that you enjoy the flavor of. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Let the Dish Simmer: After you add the meatballs to the sauce, let the dish simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve with your Favorite Sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Bonnie's Sicilian Meat Roll is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender meatballs, flavorful sauce, and melty cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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