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Authentic Italian Braciole Recipe

In Italy Braciole are called involtini, you can probably found a version of this recipe for each region but the most traditional braciole recipe hails from Campania. Try this out and let us know what you think!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 385 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 1/2 cup grated provolone
  • 1/2 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1 tsp dried basil
  • 5 5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 4 cups Tomato Sauce (or your grandmas Italian 'Sunday' Sauce!)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the garlic powder, cheeses, breadcrumbs, and dried basil. Set the mix aside
  2. Lay the flank steak on a clean surface and pound flat with a meat tenderizer. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  3. Evenly distribute the breadcrumb filling among the flank steaks and roll, beginning on the short end, all the way up like a jelly roll. Tie the rolls closed with butchers twine to secure the braciole. 
  4. Pour the olive oil into a large pot and heat over medium high heat. Sear the braciole rolls for about 30 second on each side, just to brown the meat quickly. 
  5. Add the tomato sauce to the pot and lower the heat to low. Cover and cook the braciole for an hour, basting the rolls occasionally to ensure they do not dry out.
  6. Serve hot along with the sauce! 

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 1287mg (54%) Potassium 753mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 760IU (15%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 243mg (24%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385

% Daily Value*

Calories 385kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1287mg 54%
Potassium 753mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 760IU 15%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 243mg 24%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.