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Beef Braciole with Prosciutto and Parmesan

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A traditional Italian dish, beef braciole recipe is a flank steak wrapped with prosciutto and Parmesan and slowly braised in a hearty marinara.

Braciole for Gallo #SundaySupper via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Happy #SundaySupper! love participating in “theme” events and today is especially fun because we are paired up with Gallo Family Vineyards!

You can imagine my happiness when I received 2 bottles of wine at my door. I love, love cooking with wine and really feel it gives dishes such abundant flavor. My favorite dish to use wine in is in a good hearty red pasta sauce, such as linguini puttanesca. Every time I make a marinara sauce, wine is always on the ingredient list. The flavor reduces and thickens with other aromatics and really offers amazing layered flavor.

Serve beef braciole with a full bodied red wine.

I was gifted with both Gallo Family Vineyards’s  sweet white wine and Merlot, and being the red girl that I am, couldn’t wait to pop open the Merlot. I was already dreaming about this beef braciole recipes for weeks and knew it would be the perfect match to a hearty Sunday dinner.

Every Sunday, Joe and I make it important to stay home and cook a meal together, usually Italian because it’s our favorite. We sip wine and prep our ingredients. Sip more wine and attempt to cook while laughing at each other and old stories. This is why I love cooking dinners at home.

Beef Braciole stuffed with prosciutto and Parmesan, garlic and hardboiled egg and slowly simmers in a rich tomato sauce.

Beef Braciole is an Italian recipe.

So let’s talk about Braciole. This is an Italian dish where meat is rolled up with other flavors and stuffing ingredients, such as my braciole stuffed with prosciutto. I used a 2lb flank steak and pounded it out to even the thickness, but cutlets work just as well.

I made a braciole filling of caramelized onions and garlic, prosciutto, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg and fresh herbs and rolled the filling into the steak. Then once the meat is seared, I used the delicious meat drippings to make a fabulous deep red sauce. It was pure heaven. The meat slowly braised in the sauce and was the perfect accompaniment to a good glass of wine.

How to make Beef Braciole

Method:

1) First caramelize onions and garlic in olive oil. When done, add to a bowl.

2) Make the filling by combining the onions and garlic,  prosciutto, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and Parmesan. Mix together and set aside.

Make the braciole filling by combining the onions and garlic, prosciutto, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and Parmesan.

3) Remove flank steak from package and lay between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet (or anything hard) and pound the flank so the width is even.

 4) Remove the plastic wrap and place the filling evenly on the steak.

Place braciole filling evenly on the steak before tying braciole up.

5) The begin to roll the steak, making sure the filling is tight inside. Once rolled, use butcher string to tie the steak in several places so that it is as even in shape as it can be. Season with salt and pepper.

Roll the flank steak, making sure the braciole filling is tightly rolled up. Then use butcher string to tie the braciole.

6) In a large dutch oven or pot, drizzle with olive oil and sear the braciole on all sides. Once seared, remove to a plate.

Sear beef braciole in a wide pan on all sides.

7) To the same pot, add chopped onions, garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and sauté until onions are translucent. Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Then add 1 cup of Gallo Merlot and deglaze while using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom. The wine should reduce by half and thicken.

Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil for the marinara that the beef braciole will be simmering in.

8) Add crushed tomatoes to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add the braciole (with any juices that have accumulated) into the tomato sauce and cover the pot, leaving a small opening. Allow the sauce to come to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer. Allow to cook for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. When done, the meat should slice easily and tender.

A traditional Italian dish, beef braciole recipe is a flank steak wrapped with prosciutto and Parmesan and slowly braised in a hearty marinara.

9) When done, slice meat and serve with additional sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and basil.

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Beef Braciole Recipe with Prosciutto and Parmesan

A traditional Italian dish, beef braciole recipe is a flank steak wrapped with prosciutto and Parmesan and slowly braised in a hearty marinara.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Resting Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 50 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: braciole recipe, braciole filling, beef braciole recipe, braciole stuffed with prosciutto, braciole with egg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Flank steak
  • Salt and pepper

Braciole Filling

  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped finely
  • 1 egg
  • 4 oz Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Small bunch of fresh parsley chopped

Marinara Sauce

  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley and basil for garnish

Instructions

  • First caramelize onions and garlic in olive oil. When done, add to a bowl.
  • Make the filling by combining the onions and garlic, prosciutto, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs and Parmesan. Mix together and set aside.
  • Remove flank steak from package and lay between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet (or anything hard) and pound the flank so the width is even. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and place the filling evenly on the steak.
  • Then begin to roll the steak, making sure the filling is tight inside. Once rolled, use butcher string to tie the steak in several places so that it is as even in shape as it can be. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large dutch oven or pot, drizzle with olive oil and sear the braciole on all sides. Once seared, remove to a plate. To the same pot, add chopped onions, garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and sauté until onions are translucent. Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Then add 1 cup of wine and deglaze while using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom. The wine should reduce by half and thicken.
  • Add crushed tomatoes to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add the braciole (with any juices that have accumulated) into the tomato sauce and cover the pot, leaving a small opening.
  • Bring up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook everything until meat is tender and cooked through, about an hour and a half.
  • To serve, remove braciole from sauce and if allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then cut strings off braciole and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3.5mg
A traditional Italian dish, beef braciole recipe is a flank steak wrapped with prosciutto and Parmesan and slowly braised in a hearty marinara.

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.

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  6. Katie says

    Wow wow wow – this dish is seriously stunning! I am with you – I love cooking dinner at home. Breaking open a bottle of wine, talking, joking around, and just enjoying each others’ company is something I really enjoy!

    Reply

  8. Hezzi-D says

    Braised meat is so delicious. I also love staying home and cooking dinner with my husband over a bottle of wine. It’s a great way to connect, it’s cheaper then going out, and it’s always better.

    Reply

  24. Amy says

    I never really knew what went into braciole…until now! Looks and sounds amazing and it is now definitely on my “to-make” list. Anything made with flank steak is guaranteed to be super good!

    Reply

  25. Karla @ Foodologie says

    Ok first: stunning photos! Looooove. But second, I love your Sunday tradition. I want to do that when I get married (or before haha, no need to get married for this). Sunday afternoon drinking wine and meal prepping. That sounds wonderful!

    Reply

  28. Jennifer Blake says

    5 stars
    I have never had or heard of braciole, but I think these flavors would be great for my family! Adding it to my dinner rotation now!

    Reply

    • Samantha says

      It’s a lovely dish, definitely weekend dinner worthy. And the slow braise in the tomato sauce is heavenly! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

      Reply

  31. Gina Bellingham says

    Hello,
    I printed the recipe but I noticed that the list of ingredients doesn’t have tomato paste, crushed tomatoes or what type of wine (the instructions do say 1 cup). Can you please update? I’m dying to make this!

    Thank you!

    Reply

    • Samantha says

      Hi Gina! I’ve been having issues with my recipe cards, so thank you for commenting! Recipe is updated…let me know how it comes out! Such a delicious meal 🙂

      Reply

  32. Lise Snider says

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh. This was absolutely delicious. We made some noodles to eat with that amazing sauce and served it for our Christmas meal. Will definitely make again for a future special celebration.

    Reply

    • Samantha says

      Hi Lise! Thank you so much for commenting and bringing my recipe into your home! So glad you all enjoyed it!! Happy Holidays!

      Reply

  33. Giangi Townsend says

    5 stars
    Wonderful recipe that brings back fond memories of my grandmother and her cooking in her kitchen. Thank you for bringing back such a fond memory thru this fantastic dish.
    Delicious! Thank you for sharing

    Reply

  35. Jan says

    5 stars
    I made this 45 yrs. ago & too young to get it right. This is excellent. Because of my hips I added it to my crockpot. Excellent & Thank You

    Reply