Beef Brasciola

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 13
Mouth-watering Beef Brasciola recipe for your dinner tonight
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Prep

60 min

Cook

75 min

Ready In

135 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large piece beef top round steak ( pounded very thin )
2 hard-boiled eggs
8 garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped parsley ( fresh )
1/4 cup grated cheese
1 small potato
1/8 cup raisins
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pignoli nut ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
659
Sugar
10g
Fat
40g
Beef Brasciola is a traditional Italian meat dish that is both flavorful and filling. The beef is pounded thin and rolled up with a combination of hard-boiled eggs, garlic, parsley, cheese, raisins, and pine nuts. The rolls are then braised in a tomato sauce for an hour, resulting in a savory and slightly sweet entree that is sure to impress your dinner guests. It goes well with sides such as mashed potatoes and green beans.

Instructions

1.Lay out the beef slices and season with salt and pepper.
2.On each slice, evenly spread 1 garlic clove, 1/4 of a hard-boiled egg, 1/8 of a small potato, 1/4 tsp chopped parsley, 1/2 tbsp grated cheese, 2-3 raisins, and 1/2 tbsp pignoli nut (optional).
3.Fold the short sides of the beef over the filling.
4.Roll up from a long side, tucking in the sides as you go.
5.Secure each roll with a toothpick.
6.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7.Add olive oil and brown meat on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
8.Pour in the tomato sauce and water, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

PROS

Beef Brasciola is a delicious and hearty main course perfect for a winter dinner party.

The filling is a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the tomato sauce adds a nice tangy kick.

CONS

This dish is quite time-consuming to prepare, as each slice of beef needs to be pounded thin and then filled and rolled-up by hand.

It is also high in fat due to the cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and accompanying sides.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high-fat content, Beef Brasciola does provide a good source of protein.
It is also a good source of iron, vitamins B12, B6, and A, and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.

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