How to Make Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Braciole is a classic Italian dish that consists of thinly sliced beef rolled with a flavorful filling and cooked in a rich tomato sauce. It's a dish that is often reserved for special occasions or Sunday dinners, as it requires a bit of time and effort to prepare. However, with the help of a slow cooker, you can easily make this delicious dish with minimal hands-on time. Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as leftover...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, pounded to 1/4 inch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Pour marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm.
  • Combine eggs and bread crumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the flank steak with salt and pepper. Pat bread crumb mixture over one side of flank steak, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Top bread crumbs with bacon slices and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Starting from one long side, tightly roll flank steak into a log. Use string or toothpicks to secure the log in 4 or 5 places.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Sear prepared flank steak log in hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to warm sauce in the slow cooker and spoon sauce over steak log to cover.
  • Turn slow cooker to Low; cook steak log until very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Remove string/toothpicks before slicing. Serve with marinara sauce.
  • Nutrition

    614 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1796mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 233mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1039mg