Braggioli
4 servings
45 minutes
Bracioli is a refined dish of European cuisine rooted in Mediterranean traditions. It consists of tender meat rolls filled with ham, eggs, garlic, and herbs, infused with the rich flavor of red wine and spices. This dish combines the juiciness of beef, a hint of garlic's spiciness, and the sweet note of caramelized onions. Braising in wine makes the rolls tender while bay leaves add depth to the aroma. Bracioli is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch. They can be served with a side of potatoes or fresh vegetables, accompanied by a glass of dry red wine. This dish not only delights the palate but also transports you to warm southern evenings filled with the aromas of spices and hospitality.
1
Make minced meat from ham.
- Ham: 100 g
2
Boil the eggs hard.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
- Parsley: 10 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
4
Fry the minced meat with chopped garlic, mix with breadcrumbs, parsley or cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
- Ham: 100 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Breadcrumbs: 1 glass
- Parsley: 10 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Chop the eggs finely and mix with the minced meat.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Ham: 100 g
6
Slightly pound the schnitzels and spread filling on each. Roll the meat into roulades, tie with cotton thread or secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Beef: 4 pieces
7
In a deep skillet, heat the oil and fry the rolls on all sides. Then remove the rolls from the skillet.
- Beef: 4 pieces
8
In the same pan, fry the onion rings, place the rolls on top, pour in the wine, add the bay leaf, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Beef: 4 pieces
- Red wine: 0.5 glass
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces