Description
Italian Stuffed Braciole is a comforting dish featuring tender flank steak rolled with a savory spinach and cheese filling, baked in marinara sauce. It’s an impressive yet easy-to-prepare meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lay flank steak slices flat. Spread a generous amount of the filling onto one end of each steak slice.
- Roll the steak tightly around the filling. Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the rolled braciole on all sides until browned.
- Pour marinara sauce over the braciole in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the braciole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For even thickness, pound the flank steak with a meat mallet.
- Let the filling cool slightly before adding it to the steak.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Resting the braciole before slicing ensures juiciness.
- For a vegetarian option, use portobello mushrooms or eggplant slices instead of steak.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Italian Stuffed Braciole, Comfort Food, Spinach Ricotta Steak Rolls, Baked Braciole, Family Dinner Recipe