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Nicole Grace

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Braciole Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and tender beef braciole recipe that melts in your mouth, filled with a savory mixture of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak pounded thin
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lay the pounded flank steak flat on a clean surface. Spread the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over the steak, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Starting from one end, carefully roll the steak tightly into a log shape. Use kitchen twine to tie the roll at 2-inch intervals to secure it.
  5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef braciole on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Pour the marinara sauce over the braciole in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.

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