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Italian Beef Braciole: Discover This Savory Recipe!

A savory Italian dish made with thinly sliced beef rolled around a flavorful cheese and spinach filling, baked in marinara sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds thinly sliced beef top round or flank steak
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lay the beef slices flat on a clean surface. Spoon a portion of the cheese and spinach mixture onto each slice, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Starting from one end, roll each beef slice tightly around the filling. Secure the ends with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine to keep the filling inside.
  5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the braciole and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Pour the marinara sauce over the seared braciole in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks or twine. Slice and serve with additional marinara sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture for a spicy kick.
  • You can substitute the spinach with kale or sautéed mushrooms for a different twist on the filling.

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