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Involtini / Italian Beef Roll Ups

Italian Beef Roll Ups or also known as Involtini are a quick and easy main dish recipe that looks fancy enough for a special get together or perfect for a family dinner idea.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 thin large slices of veal or beef top round (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme
  • 4 slices of cooked ham or Prosciutto di Parma*
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
  • 24 strips cheese fontina, firm mozzarella or Swiss cheese
  • ¼-½ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
  • ½ cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 4-8 Toothpicks

Instructions

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  1. On a clean chopping board place 1 slice of beef or veal, pound the meat, sprinkle with a little oregano or thyme, top with a slice of ham or prosciutto* and top with 4-5 cheese strips.
  2. Fold the edges over the filling like an envelope (see photos) then roll up the meat. Secure with a toothpick or two.
  3. On a small plate add the flour, dredge the rollups well in the flour one at a time.
  4. In a medium / large frying pan add the butter, oil and rosemary heat on medium until the butter has melted, then add the rollups, sprinkle a little salt* and pepper on each rollup, brown lightly on both sides approximately two minutes on each side, add the broth, cover and cook 5-6 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
*If you use prosciutto then I would omit the salt or use very little.

Notes

  • The traditional stuffing for an Involtini is a slice of Prosciutto, I usually use thin slices of baked ham instead or you could use Speck which is a smoked prosciutto. Some omit the cheese and add 2-3 leaves of sage or some chopped Arugula, Italian parsley or even spinach leaves. Because Prosciutto is quite salty on its own, there is no need to salt the meat.
  • Store any leftover rollups in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen, freeze in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, thaw the involtini then heat lightly on the stovetop or in the microwave until just warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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