Melt in Yo Mouth Beef Braciole Recipe
This Melt in Your Mouth Beef Braciole recipe features tender flank steak rolled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, seared to perfection and baked in a rich marinara sauce until juicy and succulent. Perfect as a comforting Italian-inspired main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Braciole
- 1.5 lbs thinly sliced flank steak
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Garnish
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Olive oil, for drizzling and searing
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the braciole.
- Prepare Flank Steak: Lay the flank steak slices flat on a cutting board and gently pound them thinner if needed to ensure tenderness and ease of rolling.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble Rolls: Evenly spread the filling over each slice of flank steak, leaving about half an inch from the edges free. Carefully roll each steak slice tightly from one end, securing them with kitchen twine or toothpicks to keep the filling inside.
- Sear Braciole: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef rolls seam side down in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Pour the marinara sauce over the seared beef rolls, ensuring they are well covered. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the beef is tender and the flavors meld.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the braciole rest for about 5 minutes. Remove the twine or toothpicks carefully, then slice into rounds. Serve the beef braciole topped with extra marinara sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Pounding the flank steak thinner helps ensure tenderness and makes rolling easier.
- Using kitchen twine or toothpicks is essential to keep the filling inside while cooking.
- Be careful when removing the twine or toothpicks before serving to avoid choking hazards.
- You can prepare the beef rolls a day in advance and refrigerate for more developed flavors.
- Serve with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious marinara sauce.
Keywords: Beef Braciole, Italian Beef Roll, Flank Steak Recipe, Baked Beef Rolls, Spinach and Parmesan Filling, Marinara Sauce
