Maltese Bragioli – Rich Beef Roulades in a Rich Red Wine and Tomato Sauce
This week's recommendation takes you to Malta with 'Bragioli' – succulent thin beef slices stuffed with a rich filling of herbs, garlic, and bacon, slowly simmered in a hearty tomato sauce. An exciting and heartwarming dinner that is sure to break the weekday routine and bring true Mediterranean vibes to your table.
In short
Maltese Bragioli – Rich Beef Roulades in a Rich Red Wine and Tomato Sauce takes about 70 minutes (25 min prep, 45 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 15 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin or topside (pounded thin)600 g
- Minced pork or beef200 g
- Diced bacon100 g
- Eggs (hard-boiled and chopped)2 pcs
- Garlic cloves (finely chopped)3 pcs
- Breadcrumbs (panko or fresh white bread)50 g
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)1 pot
- Canned chopped tomatoes800 g
- Red wine (or beef stock)1.5 dl
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Onion (finely chopped)1 pcs
- Carrot (diced)1 pcs
- Peas (frozen)150 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix together the minced meat, bacon pieces, chopped hard-boiled eggs, two-thirds of the parsley, one clove of garlic, breadcrumbs, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a bowl until you have a uniform stuffing.
- 2
Lay the thin beef slices out on a cutting board. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Distribute the filling mixture in the center of each slice, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef roulades nicely on all sides for about 4–5 minutes. Remove them and set aside on a plate.
- 4
In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and the remaining garlic until soft. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for one minute before deglazing with red wine. Add the chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- 5
Return the beef roulades to the pot, reduce the heat, and let everything simmer covered for about 35 minutes until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded. Add the peas during the last 5 minutes.
- 6
Remove the toothpicks, sprinkle over the remaining fresh parsley, and serve piping hot with mashed potatoes or crusty rustic bread to soak up the fantastic sauce.
Questions and answers
How long does Maltese Bragioli – Rich Beef Roulades in a Rich Red Wine and Tomato Sauce take?
About 70 minutes in total: 25 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 15 ingredients: Beef sirloin or topside (pounded thin), Minced pork or beef, Diced bacon, Eggs (hard-boiled and chopped), Garlic cloves (finely chopped), Breadcrumbs (panko or fresh white bread) …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
