Best 20 Braciole Recipes

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Braciole, a classic Italian dish, is a flavorful and versatile entree that can be prepared in various ways. Originating in Southern Italy, this dish typically consists of thin slices of meat, usually beef or pork, rolled and stuffed with a mixture of herbs, cheese, and other ingredients. Once rolled, the braciole is secured with string or toothpicks and cooked in a flavorful sauce, often a tomato-based sauce. Braciole can be served as a main course, often accompanied by pasta or potatoes, or as an appetizer. With its intense flavors and tender texture, braciole is a satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRACIOLE



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In our family Braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma's specialty and the preparation was time consuming. When the meat and sauce were fully cooked, Grandma called us into the kitchen to watch her lift the big roll from the sauce to the cutting board to slice it. The pinwheels of meat, laid side by side on the platter, topped with Grandma's delicious sauce, made a colorful picture. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten steak to 1/2-in. thickness. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press down. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, sugar and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into thin slices; serve with sauce and If desired, spaghetti and additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MY MAMA'S BRACIOLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 slices beef braciole, beef very thinly sliced
Coarse salt and black pepper
8 slices prosciutto di Parma
1 1/2 cups plain bread crumbs, eyeball it
1/2 cup milk, eyeball it
2/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, 3 handfuls
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, chopped
1 cup chopped arugula
Plain round toothpicks
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin
2 tablespoons butter
12 crimini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup beef broth
1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste

Steps:

  • Season meat with salt and pepper. Top each slice of meat with a slice of prosciutto. In a medium bowl, moisten bread crumbs with milk. Add grated cheese, onion, parsley, arugula, salt and pepper to the crumbs and combine well. Spread a thin layer of stuffing down the center of each beef slice and roll tightly. Fasten rolled meat with plain toothpicks.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to a hot pan along with garlic. Set meat into pan and brown on all sides, 6 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan. Add butter to the pan. Add mushrooms to the melted butter. Saute mushrooms 5 minutes. Add flour to the pan and cook 2 minutes. Whisk wine into the flour and mushrooms and scrape up pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then whisk in beef broth and tomato paste. Set meat back into sauce and reduce heat to medium low. Partially cover pan with a cover left ajar an inch. Simmer meat in sauce 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer beef rolls to a platter, removing toothpicks. Pour pan gravy down over the beef rolls and serve.

BRACIOLA - BRACIOLE (ITALIAN STUFFED BEEF ROLLS)



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Wonderful cheese-stuffed beef rolls simmered in pasta sauce. A great Sunday afternoon meal. I serve with a side of pasta and fresh steamed veggies.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Steak

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb top round steak
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
28 ounces pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Pound the steak very thin and cut into 4 pieces.
  • Place a slice of mozzarella on each piece, then top with parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Roll each piece up tightly and secure with a string.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and brown the rolls evenly on each side.
  • Drop them in your favorite pasta sauce and allow them to simmer for 2 hours or until tender and cooked through. (The meat will add a wonderful flavor to your sauce!).
  • Remove the strings and serve.
  • (Alternative: Assemble and brown the beef rolls the night before and store them in the fridge. Then drop the rolls and the sauce in your crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours the next day).

BEEF BRACIOLE



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My great-aunt used to make the most amazing braciole, but it was a laborious and time-consuming effort. I took her basic recipe and transformed it into a slow cooker version, making it easier for today's hurried world. My great-aunt always served the flank steak sliced over orzo that had been tossed with olive oil and Romano cheese. Delicioso!-Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 jars (24 ounces each) tomato basil pasta sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. oval slow cooker, combine pasta sauce and pepper flakes. Pound steak with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press onto meat. Layer with prosciutto and cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string., In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker; spoon sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low until beef is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into slices; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S BEEF BRACIOLE



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This is stuffed, rolled beef that's cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce. It's kind of fun to say bru-ZHOLE. Usually recipes are either rustic or kind of fancy. This recipe is both!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (8 ounce) beef top sirloin steaks
½ cup bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped raisins
⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup water
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Place steaks between 2 pieces of heavy plastic; pound meat about 1/4-inch thick using a meat pounder. If a piece of meat breaks off, use it to patch a thinner area.
  • Place bread crumbs into a mixing bowl and stir in garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, raisins, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, oregano, and egg until thoroughly combined.
  • Season steak with salt and pepper; place half the bread crumb stuffing onto the bottom 2/3 of a steak, leaving the top third of the steak without stuffing. Lightly press the stuffing onto the meat and roll the steak up into a tight roll, starting from the stuffed end. Tie 3 to 4 pieces of kitchen string around the roll to hold it together. Trim ends of string. Repeat with remaining steak and stuffing.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the steak rolls in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in water and dissolve pan juices and browned bits of food in the water.
  • Season steak rolls with salt and pepper; add red pepper flakes and bay leaf to the water. Spread tomato sauce onto rolls. Pan liquid should cover the rolls about halfway up.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes; turn rolls over and cook covered about 10 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from pan, transfer to a platter, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium, bring sauce to a boil, and cook, stirring often, until sauce has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Slice the rolls crosswise. Serve arranged on a little sauce and drizzle more sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

PORK BRACIOLE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
Two 1 1/2-pound pork tenderloins, butterflied and lightly pounded
6 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine
One 25-ounce jar marinara sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Lay the tenderloins open and flat on a board in front of you. Season each loin evenly all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lay 3 slices of provolone on each loin. Divide the breadcrumb mixture over the provolone. Roll the loins back up into their original shape and tie in 4 spots with kitchen twine.
  • Heat a medium straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Sear the pork tenderloins until evenly golden brown all the way around, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate to rest. Deglaze the skillet with the white wine and add the marinara sauce. Nestle the pork back in the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer until the pork is just cooked through and registers 145 degrees F on an instead-read thermometer, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to rest uncovered for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the sauce.

BOB'S SLOW COOKER BRACIOLE



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This is a cheap and easy way to make this Italian classic.

Provided by bobthecook1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, pounded to 1/4 inch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper
5 slices bacon
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Pour the marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm.
  • Combine the eggs and the breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Pat the breadcrumb mixture over one side of the flank steak, leaving about a one inch border around edges. Top breadcrumbs with the bacon slices; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Starting from one long side, tightly roll flank steak into a log. Use string or toothpicks to secure the log in 4 or 5 places.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Sear the stuffed flank steak in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to the warm sauce in the slow cooker. Spoon sauce over meat to cover.
  • Turn slow cooker to Low; cook meat until very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Remove string/toothpicks before slicing. Serve with marinara.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1795.8 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

FRANKIES SPUNTINO PORK BRACIOLE



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Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who own the Frankies Spuntino restaurants in New York, prefer to keep it mellow. "I cooked on the line for 18 years," Mr. Falcinelli told The Times. Mr. Castronovo, equally low-key, said, "We like to take the easy approach." That means many of their dishes, like vegetable antipasti, grilled meats and wine-stewed prunes, are cooked well ahead and assembled to order or served at room temperature. In this version of braciola, the meat rolls are covered with canned tomatoes that become sauce as the meat cooks. "My grandfather calls it gravy," Mr. Falcinelli said. "For the Sunday sauce, you do spareribs, sausage, meatballs, braciola." The Franks' version is lighter, meant to be eaten with salad and bread, not steaming pasta. Leftovers are good for sandwiches the following day.

Provided by Dana Bowen

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds pork braciola cutlets (sliced from the shoulder and pounded into six 6-by-8-inch pieces about 1/4 inch thick)
Salt and white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic, plus 8 to 10 large whole cloves
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (more for serving)
1 cup grated aged provolone
2 28-ounce cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, plus an extra can in case more sauce is needed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grape seed oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cutlets up on a clean work surface with the shorter sides on top and bottom (seam side up, if made from a butterflied cut). Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with minced garlic, parsley and cheeses. Roll a cutlet into a tight log. Stretch butcher's twine along the length of the roll; wrap string tightly around one end and continue wrapping to the other end, each turn an inch from the previous one; tie loose ends. Repeat with remaining braciola.
  • Empty two cans of tomatoes into a mixing bowl. Use your fingers to break tomatoes apart, and discard firm cores and tops. Pour half the sauce into a deep-sided roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oils. When oils are hot but not smoking add braciola and sear, rotating every minute or so, until browned all over. Reduce heat to medium, add whole garlic cloves and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer braciola to roasting pan, allowing garlic to continue cooking until golden. Add a cup of remaining sauce to skillet, and scrape browned bits from bottom; shut off heat, and pour over braciola. Add remaining sauce to braciola, completely covering braciola. (If there isn't enough sauce, use another can of tomatoes.) Cover tightly with foil, and bake until tender, from 1 to 3 hours. Check frequently for doneness.
  • Snip twine off braciola. Arrange, whole or sliced, on a platter, drizzle with some sauce and transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl. Serve hot or at room temperature. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 825, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 1393 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BON APPETIT'S BRACIOLE



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A old family recipe for 'brazzoles.' These beef and pork rollups are made with a filling of salami, hard-boiled eggs, garlic, parsley, and cheese. Use your judgment on the amounts of parsley, garlic and grated cheese--you want to flavor them, but not overpower with one particular flavor. The amounts of ingredients always vary according to the size of the braciola meat.

Provided by Buon Appetito

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) boneless pork cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick
2 (6 ounce) top round beef cutlets
8 ounces Genoa salami, thinly sliced
6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (such as Locatelli®), grated
kitchen twine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups spaghetti sauce, or as desired (see note for recipe link)

Steps:

  • Place pork between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/8 inch (1/3 cm). Pound beef to the same thickness.
  • Lay the meats out on a work surface with the short side facing you and top them with layers of salami, eggs, parsley, minced garlic, and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • Roll up the meats to form short, fat rolls with a lot of stuffing; secure them with twine. Roll them tightly to prevent the stuffing from escaping. Refrigerate until your pasta sauce is simmering and you're ready to brown the meat.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the rolls on each side until brown, about 5 minutes per side. (Cook the braciole in batches if they won't all fit in the skillet.)
  • Bring spaghetti sauce to a simmer over low heat and cook braciole in the sauce until tender, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 680.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

ULTIMATE BEEF BRACIOLE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 anchovy fillets, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup buffalo mozzarella bocconcini balls, sliced in half if large size
1/2 cup store-bought, drained and roughly chopped roasted red peppers
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-pound piece flank steak
3 hard-boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic, gently smashed
2 small onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
8 vine-ripened tomatoes, separated from vine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the Braciole: Toast the panko bread crumbs in a dry skillet with a little olive oil over low heat, until golden. Add to a large mixing bowl along with the anchovy, garlic, bocconcini, red peppers, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper, to taste. Stir together until well combined.
  • Set the flank steak on a piece of plastic wrap. Make a deep horizontal slice along the steak almost all the way through and fan open like a book. Lay another piece of plastic wrap on top. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, gently flatten the steak until about 1/2-inch thick; take care not to tear. Discard the top sheet of plastic wrap; rub the surface with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the stuffing evenly over the meat, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Arrange the eggs lengthwise down the center of the meat and roll up like a jelly roll log, using the plastic wrap as support. Tie the roll with kitchen twine in 4 to 5 places to secure - this will help hold the shape and keep the filling from falling out.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put a roasting pan across 2 burners and heat over medium heat. Add a 3-count of olive oil and add the thyme and garlic. Cook for about a minute until fragrant. Carefully add the braciole and sear until evenly browned all over, approximately 2 minutes each side.
  • Add the sliced onions and bay leaves, then stir in the beef broth to deglaze. Add the canned tomatoes over the top, then nestle in the whole vine tomatoes around the braciole. Bring to a simmer, then cover with foil and put in the oven to braise for 45 to 60 minutes. When done, remove the foil and remove the braciole to a carving board to rest. Carefully remove the whole vine tomatoes, with a slotted spoon, to a plate. Let the sauce cool for about 5 minutes. Discard the thyme stems and bay leaf, then add the sauce to a blender and puree. Pour the sauce back into the pan and set over medium heat to bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the balsamic vinegar. Remove the kitchen twine from the beef and cut into 1-inch thick "pin-wheel" slices. Arrange the slices on a platter and arrange the whole vine tomatoes around the beef. Pour the sauce over the top, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

BRACIOLE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups tomato sauce
1 1/4 cups flavored croutons
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
1 clove garlic
1 pound flank steak, pounded to 1/4-inch thick
Olive oil, for brushing
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil, for searing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomato sauce in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and place in the oven to heat.
  • In a the bowl of a food processor mix the croutons, cheese, eggs, herbs and garlic until it forms a paste.
  • Brush the pounded flank steak with the olive oil and season generously with the salt and pepper. Spread the filling evenly over the meat. Roll tightly and tie with butcher's twine.
  • In a large saute pan heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sear all sides of the rolled meat. Remove from the pan.
  • Add to the hot tomato sauce, cover with a tin foil tent so that the foil is not touching the meat. Braise for 35 minutes or, up to 3 hours.

PORK BRACIOLE



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This recipe by by Mario Batali is fantastic and not that difficult. You will need kitchen string and a meat mallot. Adopted recipe 08/06

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Pork

Time 4h

Yield 4 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 (6 ounce) pork shoulder, pounded very thinly to yield 6 by 8 inch long slices
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
5 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
5 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season each piece of pork on one side with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, pecorino, and parsley.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture onto center of seasoned side of each pork piece.
  • Starting at one end, carefully roll the pork to form a very thick'cigar'.
  • Wind a long piece of string around the roll many times and secure with a knot.
  • Repeat with remaining pieces Bake for about 4 hours in a 300 degree oven finish in sauce for about a 30 min Serve in a good Italian sauce or Meat Ragu.

BRACIOLE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely diced pancetta
1 large onion, finely diced
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups day old Italian bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 pound spinach, stems removed and cut into chiffonade
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated provolone
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 pounds top round, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 12)
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
1 (32-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, passed through the food mill
2 cups water
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Special equipment: toothpicks

Steps:

  • For the beef rolls:
  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the pancetta and bring the pan to a medium heat. Cook the pancetta until it gets brown and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions and crushed red pepper and toss to incorporate with the pancetta. Season with salt, to taste. Cook the onions until they are soft and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • While the onions are cooking, in a large bowl, combine the bread and the milk. Toss to combine and let sit until the bread has absorbed the milk and is very soft. Use your hands to get in there and really squish everything together. Reserve.
  • Add the garlic to the pan with the pancetta and onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, to taste, and saute until the mushrooms are soft and have let off their moisture, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the spinach.
  • Add the onion/mushroom mixture to the reserved bread and stir to combine. Add the pine nuts, provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and stir to combine. Taste to make sure that the mixture is delicious and season with salt, to taste, if needed. Set aside.
  • Lay the beef slices between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to flatten and even out the slices. Put about 1/4 cup of filling on 1 end of each of the pounded beef slices and roll up. Secure the rolls with toothpicks. Repeat this process with the remaining beef and filling.
  • Coat a large, wide pot with olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Season the beef rolls with salt, to taste, and brown them on all sides. When the beef rolls are brown on all sides, remove them from the pan and reserve. Make the sauce in the same pot.
  • Remove the oil from the pot that the beef was just browned in. Add a light coating of fresh olive oil and add the onions and crushed red pepper. Season with salt, to taste, and put the pot over medium heat. Sweat the onions until they are translucent and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and red wine, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and 2 cups of water and season with salt, to taste. Return the beef rolls to the pan and snuggle them into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the beef is very tender and flavorful, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the toothpicks before serving. To serve, arrange 2 or 3 braciole on each serving plate. Halve 1 or 2 rolls to expose the stuffing. Spoon on some of the sauce and garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and chopped parsley.
  • Wow! That's a great braciole!

BEEF BRACIOLE WITH OLIVES AND RAISINS



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Anyone who grew up eating Sunday gravy, the tomato‐and‐meat sauce that simmers on the stove all day, probably knows beef braciola, too. This version, which is actually braciole (meaning the plural form), wraps thin slices of beef around a powerhouse filling of pimiento‐stuffed olives, raisins, and Parmigiano‐Reggiano. Braised in the oven, the beef gets tender while the sauce intensifies. Serve it over polenta or mashed potatoes to sop it all up.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 (1/4-inch thick) slices beef braciola (about 2 pounds total), halved crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives (3 1/2 ounces), drained and chopped
1/2 cup raisins, chopped
3/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
2 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2/3 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
3 cups All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Pound beef with the tenderizing side of a meat mallet to 1/8-inch thickness; season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, stir together olives, raisins, 1/2 cup each parsley and cheese, and 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Divide olive mixture evenly among beef slices, patting it down to an even thickness and leaving a 1/4-inch border all around. Starting at one short end, roll each piece into a tight log; secure with twine or a wooden skewer.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a braiser pan or a wide, shallow ovenproof pot over medium-high. Add beef in a single layer (in two batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan) and cook, turning a few times, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add garlic and oregano to pan; cook until sizzling and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and boil, scraping up any browned bits, until mostly evaporated. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pan. Add broth and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Cover pan and transfer to oven. Cook, spooning sauce over beef a few times, until beef is fork-tender and sauce has reduced to a gravy, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (if gravy reduces and thickens too quickly, stir in more broth).
  • Stir together orange zest, remaining 1/4 cup parsley and 2 tablespoons cheese, and pine nuts. Sprinkle over braciole and gravy before serving.

BRACIOLE - COURTESY OF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS



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Brciole, with Flank Steak and Giada's Simple Tomato Sauce have become a staple of my family's diet since the day this episode aired! This is my version as it is a little different from the on-air presentation.

Provided by HailFoodies

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves
2/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2/3 cup grated provolone cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons marjoram
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups tomato sauce (see Simple Tomato Sauce, or use canned tomoto sauce)

Steps:

  • Stir the the bread crumbs, cheeses, garlic and herbs together with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Pound the flank steak as thin as possible. Add the mixture of herbs and cheese to the flank steak and spread evenly on the work surface. Starting at one end, roll up the flank steak like for a jelly roll, and tie off with butcher's twine or toothpick.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the flank steak and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the tomato sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.3, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 2268.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 52.9

CHICKEN BREAST BRACIOLE



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Make and share this Chicken Breast Braciole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 lb reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons white wine
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into four pieces.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound with a mallet until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • In the center of each piece place bread crumbs, mozzarella, and parsley.
  • Roll and secure with toothpicks.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté rolled chicken breasts in olive oil and garlic a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Add wine, reduce heat, cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

THE ULTIMATE BEEF BRACIOLE



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Make and share this The Ultimate Beef Braciole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 4 thin slices approximately 1/3 inch thick
4 slices prosciutto
1 tablespoon pignolis (pine nuts)
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans imported Italian tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato puree
2 bay leaves
3 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
2 carrots, peeled and chopped fine
2 stalks celery, chopped chopped fine
1 cup dry red wine
flour, spread on a plate for dredging
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place each slice of beef between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat pounder until 1/4 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle with salt& pepper.
  • Lay a slice of prosciutto on each one and sprinkle evenly with with the pignoli beans, pecorino romano cheese, garlic and parsley.
  • Roll up the slices, tucking in the ends and tie with kitchen string.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Dredge the braciole in flour shaking off any excess, then place in the pan.
  • Cook until browned on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat the other 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and celery.
  • Cook, stirring until tender but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add braciole, bay leaves, and salt& pepper.
  • Add red wine and cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Pass the tomatoes, with their juices through a food mill or sieve into the saucepan.
  • Fill one of the tomato cans 1/2 way with water and add to saucepan.
  • Add tomatoe puree, turn heat to low and cook at a simmer until beef is tender 1 1/2-2 hours.
  • Sprinkle the basil over the rolls, and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top and serve at once.

CHICKEN BRACIOLE WITH ALFREDO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves (about 1 small bunch)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 to 2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
10 ounces angel hair or fettuccini pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/4-inch thickness. In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parsley, grated Parmesan, and garlic. Slowly add 1/2 cup olive oil until the mixture becomes the consistency of thick paste. Evenly spread the mixture down the center of each piece of chicken, leaving room around the edges. Roll as tightly as you can and secure with toothpicks or cotton string.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the chicken and brown on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Sprinkle in the shredded Parmesan a little at a time (the more cheese you add the more parmesan flavor you will get) until melted and smooth. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Let simmer on very low heat until thickened. Do not let this boil or you will get a grainy sauce.
  • To serve, place a small amount of hot cooked pasta on a plate. Place the chicken braciole on the pasta and pour the Alfredo sauce over everything. Enjoy!!

SPINACH STUFFED BRACIOLE IN A SUNDAY SAUCE WITH PAPPARDELLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 37

1 (10-ounce) box chopped frozen organic spinach
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried currants or chopped raisins
2 to 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
4 (8-ounce) pieces thin-cut top round veal or beef pounded very thin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large fresh bay leaf
A few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped
A few sprigs fresh sage, thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock-in-a-box
1(28-ounce) large can San Marzano tomatoes
2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage or combination of both
1 (8-ounce) package pappardelle pasta or 12 ounces egg tagliatelle
1 tablespoon butter
A generous handful fresh sweet basil leaves, torn or shredded
A small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 large loaf ciabatta bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 portabella mushroom caps
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and sliced
1 red chile pepper, thinly sliced
2 large cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Italian hot or sweet or combination of both sausages in red sauce from make-ahead meal earlier in week (browned sausages simmered in tomato sauce with stock)
12 ounces sharp provolone cheese, shredded
A small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • For the braciole: Defrost, drain, and wring the frozen organic spinach dry in a clean kitchen towel and separate with your fingertips while adding to a mixing bowl. Season the spinach with salt, black pepper, and a little nutmeg. Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs, currants, pine nuts, finely chopped garlic, and cheese to the bowl and gently combine. Season the meat with salt and pepper and arrange each steak with one of the narrow ends near you. Divide the filling evenly among the meat slices. Scatter the filling over the meat leaving a 1/2-inch edge or border on the sides. Fold the edge over the filling and tuck in the edges as you roll each bundle to secure the filling. Wrap and roll the remaining bundles and secure with kitchen twine to cover the ends and middle, like wrapping a package.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil a couple of turns of the pan over medium-high heat. Brown the meat bundles 6 to 8 minutes to evenly caramelize the meat all over.
  • For the sauce: Remove the bundles from the pan and add 1 tablespoon more olive oil, give a turn of the pan to coat. Add the chopped carrots, onions, sliced garlic, bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Let the vegetables cook 5 minutes to soften, then stir in the chopped rosemary and sage for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and stir to develop the fragrance, then add the white wine and scrape up the pan drippings. Stir in the chicken stock and tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher. Bring the sauce to a bubble, add the meat back to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook 2 hours more, stirring occasionally.
  • After 2 hours, brown the sausages in a frying pan with a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan. Add the browned links to the sauce and gently submerge them, nestling them in with the meat bundles. Simmer the mixture 30 minutes more to cook the sausages through and combine their flavor into the sauce.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a cup of starchy cooking liquid just before draining.
  • Remove the meat bundles to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Remove the sausages to a separate plate to cool.
  • Drain the pasta and return to a hot pot. Add 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces, and half of the sauce, toss to combine, adding a little starchy cooking water to make it all come together for you.
  • Cut the string from the meat and serve the meat dotted with more sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley on large dinner plates with hot pappardelle pasta topped with fresh basil and some shaved Parm alongside.
  • Cook's Note: Reserve the sausages and any remaining spoonfuls of sauce for a make-ahead meal later in the week. Open Faced Sausage, 3 Pepper and Onion Sandwiches with Provolone, recipe follows.
  • Special equipment: Kitchen twine .
  • To make sandwiches:
  • If you are cooking a make-ahead meal with bread that will not be used for a couple of days, place it in the freezer in an airtight bag or wrap well. Unwrap to defrost at room temperature and then crust in a warm oven.
  • Meanwhile, heat a couple of tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, cubanelle peppers, chile pepper, and garlic to tender-crisp, 5 minutes more.
  • Cook's Note: Do not salt the onions and peppers as it will draw more liquids out and we are undercooking a bit for a make-ahead meal.
  • Cool and store the mushroom mixture. To reheat the mushroom mixture: Add a splash of stock or water over medium heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • To reheat the sausages: Add a splash of stock or water to the sausages to loosen the sauce. Add a ladle of sauce to the mushroom pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Split the bread horizontally then halve into 4 large pieces. Arrange the bread pieces on cooling racks set over baking sheets to allow the heat to circulate all around the bread. Halve the sausages lengthwise. Dot the bread with sauce, top with the sausages cut-side-down, dot with more sauce and top with peppers and cheese. Bake the bread 12 to 15 minutes, or until melted and brown at the edges. Garnish with parsley and serve.

BRACIOLE (STUFFED MEAT ROLLS)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut and pounded into thin slices about 4 inches wide by 6 inches long
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
4 cloves garlic, minced
Parsley

Steps:

  • Season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Divide the mixture among the meat slices, spreading it into an even layer, and roll up each slice to enclose the filling. Secure each roll with string or toothpicks.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: Flank steak, skirt steak, or top round steak are all good choices for braciole. The meat should be thinly sliced, about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Pound the meat: Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the meat until it is about 1/8-inch thick. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it more pliable.
  • Use a flavorful filling: The filling for braciole can be anything you like, but some popular options include bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, and vegetables. Be sure to season the filling well.
  • Roll the braciole tightly: Once you have filled the meat, roll it up tightly and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine. This will help to keep the filling from falling out during cooking.
  • Brown the braciole: Before braising the braciole, brown it in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Braise the braciole: Add the browned braciole to a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Cover the braciole with tomato sauce or broth and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve the braciole: Braciole can be served on its own, or it can be used as a filling for sandwiches or pasta dishes.

Conclusion:

Braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover meat, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can make braciole that your family will love.

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