Tender thin beef rolls stuffed with a savory filling of breadcrumbs, herbs, egg, and garlic, braised slowly in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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8 thin beef slices (topside)
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100g breadcrumbs
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2 eggs, beaten
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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50g grated Parmesan
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400g canned tomatoes
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1 onion, diced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper
Instructions
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1
Pound beef slices thin. Mix breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan for the filling.
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2
Place a spoonful of filling on each beef slice. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks or twine.
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3
Brown the rolls in olive oil on all sides in a Dutch oven.
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4
Remove rolls. Sauté onion, add tomatoes, and simmer 5 min.
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5
Return rolls to the sauce. Cover and braise on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until very tender.
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6
Serve rolls with the rich sauce ladled over, alongside potatoes or crusty bread.
Did You Know?
Bragioli is considered the ultimate test of a Maltese home cook — the thinner and more tender the rolls, the greater the skill.