How to Make Bon Appetit's Braciole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bon Appetit's Braciole is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This hearty and flavorful recipe features thinly pounded slices of beef that are rolled up with a savory filling and slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a tender and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.

Braciole, also known as involtini, is a beloved dish in Italian cuisine. It is a labor of love, as it requires some time and effort ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) boneless pork cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 (6 ounce) top round beef cutlets
  • 8 ounces Genoa salami, thinly sliced
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (such as Locatelli®), grated
  • kitchen twine
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cups spaghetti sauce, or as desired (see note for recipe link)

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place pork between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/8 inch (1/3 cm). Pound beef to the same thickness.
  • Lay the meats out on a work surface with the short side facing you and top them with layers of salami, eggs, parsley, minced garlic, and Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • Roll up the meats to form short, fat rolls with a lot of stuffing; secure them with twine. Roll them tightly to prevent the stuffing from escaping. Refrigerate until your pasta sauce is simmering and you're ready to brown the meat.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the rolls on each side until brown, about 5 minutes per side. (Cook the braciole in batches if they won't all fit in the skillet.)
  • Bring spaghetti sauce to a simmer over low heat and cook braciole in the sauce until tender, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 680mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 480mg