Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
12 slices bottom round steaks ( paper-thin slices ) or 12 slices tenderloin ( paper-thin slices )
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups beef stock
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1 bay leaf
1 package spinach noodles
Italian beef roulades are a delicious and hearty main course that typically takes several hours to cook, so it’s perfect for a lazy Sunday dinner when you have some time to spare. The tender beef is wrapped around a savory breadcrumb filling, which adds a tasty crunch and keeps the meat juicy and delicious. Served on a bed of spinach noodles, this dish is warming, nourishing, and perfect for a cold winter evening. With a rich red wine and beef stock gravy, this dish is sure to please everyone.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together the green onion, garlic, celery, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.
2.Place a slice of beef between two pieces of wax paper and pound with a meat mallet until very thin.
3.Spoon some of the breadcrumb mixture onto the beef, spreading evenly.
4.Roll the beef up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
5.Repeat with the remaining beef slices.
6.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7.Add the beef rolls and cook for 5 minutes per side, until browned.
8.Add the beef stock, red wine, and bay leaf to the skillet.
9.Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the beef is tender.
10.While the beef is cooking, prepare the spinach noodles according to package instructions.
11.Serve the beef rolls on top of the spinach noodles, spooning some of the cooking liquid over the top.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and makes a great dinner party centerpiece.

The beef roulades are tender and juicy with a flavorful breadcrumb filling and are served on a bed of spinach noodles.

It is an excellent source of protein and other essential nutrients.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to make and requires some preparation due to pounding the beef and mixing the ingredients to make the breadcrumb filling.

Compared to other beef dishes, it can be relatively expensive due to the use of tenderloin or bottom round steaks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is an excellent source of protein, iron, and B vitamins.
The nutrient-rich spinach noodles are high in vitamins and are an excellent source of fiber, helping to maintain a healthy digestive system.
However, this dish is high in calories, fat and salt and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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