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Traditional Italian Beef Braciole with Gratsi Red

This dish is tender, hearty, and packed with tradition, perfect for serving over pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty bread to soak up that incredible sauce.

By Anna Prezio

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March 26, 2025

Ingredients

  • 10

    slices beef sirloin (1/4-inch thick)

  • 30

    oz homemade marinara sauce

  • Italian parsley, finely chopped

  • Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh garlic, finely chopped

  • Butcher’s twine (18 inches)

  • Olive oil for searing

  • For Homemade Marinara Sauce:

  • 3

    lbs Roma tomatoes (or 2 cans whole tomatoes)

  • 4

     tbsp olive oil

  • 1/2

    cooking onion, finely chopped

  • 1

    garlic clove, crushed

  • Fresh basil, to taste

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

3 hours

10 servings

Nothing says authentic Italian comfort food like slow-simmered beef braciole in a rich, homemade marinara sauce! Made with thinly sliced sirloin, fresh parsley, garlic, and Parmesan, each roll is seared to perfection before being deglazed with Gratsi Red, adding deep, bold flavor. The secret? A slow, gentle simmer for 2-3 hours, letting the flavors meld into something truly special.

This dish is tender, hearty, and packed with tradition, perfect for serving over pasta, creamy polenta, or with crusty bread to soak up that incredible sauce.

Pair it with a glass of Gratsi Red, and you have a meal straight from an Italian Sunday table. Who’s ready to dig in?

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STEP 1

Season & Roll: Lay beef slices flat, season with salt, pepper, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan. Roll tightly and secure with twine.

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STEP 2

Sear the Braciole: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear on all sides until golden brown.

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STEP 3

Deglaze with Gratsi Red: Let it cook down before adding braciole to simmering marinara sauce.

Instructions for Marinara Sauce:

 1.    Blend tomatoes until smooth.

 2.    Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, then season.

 3.    Stir in blended tomatoes and simmer for 45 minutes.

 4.    Add fresh basil before serving.

STEP 4

Slow Cook: Cover and let cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

STEP 5

Serve: Remove twine and serve with extra sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan.

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