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Beef Braciole

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Braciole to Wow Your Dinner Guests

This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Braciole is a flavorful Italian dish that's perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Beef Flank Steak thin cut for easy rolling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach substitute with kale if desired
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese can replace with cottage cheese for lower fat
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or dried herbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce homemade or quality store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning
  • Toothpicks/Kitchen Twine to secure the rolls

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • meat mallet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place flank steak between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, basil, and parsley.
  4. Spread the filling evenly over the steak, leave a 1-inch border, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the braciole on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Pour marinara sauce over the seared braciole, cover, and transfer to oven.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinating the flank steak and ensuring it rests after baking enhances flavor and juiciness. You can swap beef for pork or chicken for variation.

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