Description
Italian Classic Beef Braciole is a comforting, slow-cooked Italian dish made with thin slices of beef rolled with a savory breadcrumb and herb filling, then gently simmered in rich tomato sauce until fork-tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin slices beef top round or sirloin, pounded thin
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound beef slices until thin and even. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and garlic in a bowl.
- Spread filling over beef slices, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown beef rolls on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Return beef rolls to the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 60–75 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove toothpicks or twine and serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Perfect for Sunday dinners or special family meals.
- Can be served with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Beef Braciole, beef recipe, Italian cuisine, comfort food