🇮🇹🥩 Italian Beef Roll (Stuffed & Rolled Beef)
A flavorful rolled beef dish stuffed with herbs, cheese, and savory fillings — perfect for Sunday dinner or special occasions.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1½–2 lbs flank steak or top round (butterflied and pounded thin)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or parsley)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Kitchen twine or toothpicks
Optional Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
Lay beef flat and pound evenly to about ½-inch thickness.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2️⃣ Add Filling
Sprinkle garlic, spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and mozzarella evenly over the surface.
3️⃣ Roll & Secure
Roll tightly from the long side into a log.
Tie with kitchen twine every 1–2 inches or secure with toothpicks.
4️⃣ Sear
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the roll on all sides until browned (about 5–7 minutes total).
5️⃣ Finish Cooking
Option A:
- Transfer to a 375°F (190°C) oven and bake 25–35 minutes.
Option B (with sauce):
- Place in a baking dish, pour marinara over it, and bake covered 35–40 minutes.
6️⃣ Rest & Slice
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing into rounds.
🌟 Tips
- Add prosciutto for extra flavor.
- Swap spinach for roasted red peppers for a sweeter touch.
- Slice with a sharp knife for clean spirals.
🍽️ Serve With
- Pasta
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version or a classic Italian braciole-style recipe.