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Beef Braciole

Beef braciole is a classic Italian dish from Southern Italy, especially Sicily and Naples. It involves thin beef slices rolled with breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, then simmered in tomato sauce until tender. Italian immigrants brought it to the U.S. in the early 20th century, making it a staple in Italian-American cuisine. It’s like a warm, comforting hug from Nonna
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Tomato Sauce

  • 24 oz Canned pasta sauce whichever one you like
  • 1/4 lb Bacon diced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Vodka
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream

Braciole

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1.5 cup Panko
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Salt kosher
  • 3 lb Top round steaks pounded to 1/4" thick
  • 2 tsp Black pepper
  • 8 oz Prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

Tomato Sauce

  • Sauté bacon and tomato paste until bacon browns in a large pot
  • Deglaze pan with vodka
  • Add can of tomato sauce to the pot and simmer until alcohol cooks off
  • Stir in heavy cream and set sauce aside.

Braciole

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium. Add panko, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, and stir in thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Mix in parsley, garlic, and the Parmigiano-Reggiano and pecorino Romano cheeses. Set aside.
  • Lay steaks flat on plastic wrap. Salt and pepper steaks and pound to ¼” thick. Evenly distribute and lay slices of Prosciutto on each steak.
  • Top with panko breadcrumb mixture.
  • Roll the steaks, prosciutto, and breadcrumbs and secure with cooking string or toothpicks. (I prefer string)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and add steaks, and sauté the rolls, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  • Add browned steaks to crock pot and top with tomato sauce. Cook on high for 4 hours.
Keyword beef, braised, italian, roulade, slow cooker, tomato