Slow-braised Italian beef rolls stuffed with herbs, cheese, and breadcrumbs — rich, tender, and full of flavor!
🧾 Description
Braciole are thin slices of beef rolled with a savory filling, then simmered slowly in a tomato sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s a Sunday-style Italian comfort dish that tastes even better the next day 🇮🇹✨
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Beef Rolls
4 thin slices beef (top round or flank steak)
Salt & black pepper
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan 🧀
2 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
2 tbsp parsley (chopped) 🌿
2 tbsp olive oil
🍅 Tomato Sauce
2 cups crushed tomatoes 🍅
1 small onion (chopped) 🧅
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥩 1. Prepare beef
Pound beef slices thin
Season with salt & pepper
🧀 2. Make filling
Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, parsley, olive oil
Spread over each beef slice
🥟 3. Roll & secure
Roll tightly into logs
Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine
🔥 4. Sear
Heat oil in pan
Brown beef rolls on all sides
Remove and set aside
🍅 5. Make sauce
In same pan, sauté onion + garlic
Add crushed tomatoes + spices
Simmer 5–10 minutes
🍲 6. Braise
Return beef rolls to sauce
Cover and simmer low heat for 1.5–2 hours
Until meat is tender and juicy
🍽️ 7. Serve
Slice braciole or serve whole
Spoon sauce over top
Pair with:
Pasta 🍝
Polenta 🥣
Or crusty bread 🥖
🔥 Flavor Profile
Rich & savory 🥩
Garlicky & herby 🧄🌿
Tangy tomato sauce 🍅
Tender, slow-cooked perfection 🤤
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 500–700 kcal
Protein: 40–50g 💪
Fat: 25–35g
Carbs: 20–30g
