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Slow Cooker Beef Braciole

Bursting with amazing Italian flavors. So tender and so flavorful and so easy in your slow cooker! Gorgeous when served either on a busy weeknight dinner or at a spectacular holiday party!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • ¼ lb Italian sausage sweet or hot, about 2 links, casings removed
  • ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped, divided
  • 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 Round steaks about 2 to 3 lbs
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce see quick recipe in NOTES

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together with a fork the sausage, Panko, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, and egg until well combined.
  2. Lay the steaks out flat on a cutting board and liberally season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange 1 to 2 slices of prosciutto over each steak.
  4. Using a fork, spread the filling evenly over the prosciutto on each steak, leaving a border of about ¼-inch on all sides.
  5. One steak at a time, starting at the short end, roll each steak up.
  6. Use kitchen twine or string to securely tie the roll in intervals (a couple of times) down the roll, and then again with one string tied lengthwise. (See photos in post).
  7. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak rolls and saute until browned all over - about 5 to 6 minutes.
  8. Add 2 cups of marinara in the bottom of the Crock-Pot and then nestle the braciole (steak rolls) into the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over the top.
  9. Cook on LOW for 5 hours (recommended) or on HIGH for 2 to 2 ½ hours.
  10. Remove the braciole and use kitchen shears to remove the twine/string. Use a sharp knife to cut the beef crosswise into slices about ½-inch thick.
  11. Place the slices on a serving dish, or individual plates and spoon a little more sauce over the top. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve at once with grated parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • We recommend using round steak or flank steak, but any cut will work, just make sure it's pounded to just about ¼-inch in thickness.  
  • No need to cook the sausage before rolling the braciole.  It cooks perfectly in the slow cooker and adds flavor to the sauce. 
  • Searing the meat isn't 100% necessary, but helps to lock in juices and gives the exterior of the meat a nice texture. 
  • Our homemade marina is the bomb, but it takes a little while to prepare.  Store-bought is fine, in a pinch.  Here is a quick recipe that is very easy to make:
  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup each of chopped onion, celery, carrot, and 3 cloves of garlic minced. Cook until soft.
  • Add 2 tablespoon tomato paste and stir to coat.
  • Add ½ cup of red wine and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 4 minutes.
  • Add 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt, and pinch of black pepper.  Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 769mg (32%) Potassium 779mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 543IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 769mg 32%
Potassium 779mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 543IU 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

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