Description
Beef Braciole is a classic Italian comfort dish featuring tender beef rolls stuffed with a savory breadcrumb and Parmesan filling, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
2 pounds thinly sliced beef round steak
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cups crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
Kitchen twine or toothpicks for securing the rolls
Instructions
- Lay the beef slices flat and gently pound them to an even thickness if needed.
- In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each slice of beef.
- Roll each slice tightly and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef rolls on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the chopped onion in the same pan until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Return the beef rolls to the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the kitchen twine or toothpicks before serving and spoon the sauce over the beef. Serve with pasta, creamy polenta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Add shredded mozzarella or provolone to the filling for an extra cheesy center.
Substitute fresh basil for parsley for a different herbal flavor.
Mix chopped spinach into the breadcrumb filling for added nutrition.
Add a splash of red wine to the sauce before simmering for deeper flavor.
Use Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan for a sharper taste.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of beef broth or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beef roll with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
