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Authentic Italian Braciole

This Authentic Italian Braciole recipe involves rolling a tenderized round steak with a savory stuffing of onions, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, raisins, and pine nuts, and simmering it in a rich spaghetti sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 496kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Meat mallet or side of a cleaver
  • Kitchen twine
  • Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • cup grated Romano cheese
  • cup raisins
  • cup pine nuts toasted
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds round steak
  • 1 32-ounce jar spaghetti sauce

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped garlic and parsley, and continue cooking until the onions begin to brown.
  • Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated Romano cheese, raisins, toasted pine nuts, and ground black pepper.
  • Pound the round steak to ½-inch thickness using a moistened mallet or the side of a cleaver.
  • Spread the cooled onion mixture evenly over the meat, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Spread the bread crumb mixture in an even layer over the onion mixture.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Roll up the steak from the narrow end and tie tightly with kitchen twine to hold its shape.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the steak roll on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
  • Once the braciole is tender, remove it from the sauce and let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Slice the roll into portions and serve with the sauce.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftover braciole in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 3-4 days. 
Reheating: To reheat, place the braciole in a saucepan with some of the leftover sauce, cover, and heat on low until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave individual portions on medium heat until hot. 
Freezing: To freeze, wrap the braciole tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg