Bracciole

Description: A traditional Italian meat roll made with tenderized steak filled with a savory mix of ground pork, Parmesan, herbs, and prosciutto. Slowly simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, then sliced and served with its flavorful gravy
Recipe of: Joe Gurto Jr at the request of Don Gee, a childhood friend of Joe, Pat and Frank
Recipe of: Don Gee
Total time: 2 hours
Number of servings :12
Serving size: 1 Bracciole

Ingredients

  • 1 2 minute steaks
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 1/4 lb. prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 3 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 c. beef stock (bouillon or can)

Method

  1. Mix ground pork, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt and pepper
  2. Lay the minute steak flat on a plate
  3. Spread pork mixture on steak.
  4. Lay prosciutto on top and roll up. Turn in ends to seal; Secure with kitchen string or toothpicks.
  5. Heat oil and butter. Brown meat roll on all sides.
  6. Add onion and garlic. Saute.
  7. Add wine and simmer until nearly evaporated.
  8. Stir in tomato paste, oregano and beef stock.
  9. Simmer covered 1 hour.
  10. Remove string and cut into 1-inch slices.
  11. Pour sauce over slices and serve.