![Maw-Maw's Italian Braciole 1 Thin steak rolled in spiral around filling served with tomato sauce on top.](https://cookingwithcarlee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Braciole.jpg.webp)
Carlee and I were talking about the roulade that her aunt Linda used to make. This made me think of the steak rolls that my mother used to make when I was a child. They were one of my favorite meals.
I immediately called her to get the recipe. She wasn’t exactly sure how she made them but as we talked about it she remembered. I think we got it pretty close.
![Maw-Maw's Italian Braciole 2 Step by step pictures of filling, rolling and putting sauce on the braciole.](https://cookingwithcarlee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Braciole2Bmaking-1200x400.jpg.webp)
My mother, MawMaw, had probably eaten something similar when she was out to dinner one night and tried to replicate it at home. This is what she came up with and it was an instant favorite of mine.
In my early marriage I made this several times. Somehow it found its way out of our lineup of meals. I’m so glad that this recipe is back in our lives.
![Maw-Maw's Italian Braciole 3 Plate with spaghetti, roasted broccoli and slice of braciole with spiral of beef and filling showing.](https://cookingwithcarlee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/braciole.jpg.webp)
She recalled discussing what she made for dinner one night with some of her friends as they were playing golf. It just so happens that there was an Italian lady or two in her group.
They knew immediately what she was talking about. They called it Braciole. Pronounced bra-jewel.
Nobody will really care what it’s called. Let’s just call them the best steak rolls ever!
-MiMi
![Maw-Maw's Italian Braciole 4 Plate with spaghetti, roasted broccoli and slice of braciole with spiral of beef and filling showing.](https://cookingwithcarlee.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/braciole-320x320.jpg.webp)
Maw-Maw’s Italian Braciole
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 eggs slightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan/Romano cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Braciole
- 1.5 pounds thinly sliced beef flank steak round steak or Swiss steak cut into 4×5″ pieces.
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Stir together all of the filling ingredients.3 eggs, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 Tablespoon dried parsley, ¾ cup grated Parmesan/Romano cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup breadcrumbs
- The steaks should be about ¼-inch thick. If they need it, pound them to that thickness.1.5 pounds thinly sliced beef flank steak
- Smear about ¼ cup of the filling each piece of steak. Roll them and secure with a couple pieces of the twine.
- Brown the steak rolls as you work and place them in a 9×13-inch casserole.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce over all of the steak rolls.3 cups spaghetti sauce
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for about an hour.
- Remove the strings before you serve them.
Unknown
Wednesday 11th of May 2016
Yum! These look delicious! I'm going to try out this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing at funtastic friday
Carlee
Wednesday 11th of May 2016
I hope you love them!! I can't wait to hear how it goes!
Unknown
Wednesday 11th of May 2016
This sounds so interesting, I've never even heard of Braciole. I bet it tastes wonderful!
Carlee
Wednesday 11th of May 2016
It is so good! My brothers thought it was like a meatball crossed with a steak, which kind of makes sense!
Carlee
Tuesday 10th of May 2016
I hope you love it!
Frugal Hausfrau
Tuesday 10th of May 2016
Oh does this sound perfect on one of our cold, wet, spring days! Funny, but I've taken to calling my step mom maw maw, ever since we watched a bit of raising hope! :)
Carlee
Wednesday 11th of May 2016
It is perfect for this grey weather we've been having. We've called my mom's mom maw-maw ever since I was born (we seem to be into nicknames!)
Unknown
Monday 9th of May 2016
Wow! I've never heard of Braciole, where have they been all my life? They look really delicious, pinning this recipe, it is a must try! I'm sure my husband will love them!!!
Carlee
Monday 9th of May 2016
My brothers were amazed! I don't know why MiMi has held out on us so long! Thanks, Nikki!