Braciole or beef rolls are an Italian favorite. Red wine accents the flavor of the seasonings and helps tenderize the steak as it cooks.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 375
Sodium: 673mg
Fat: 23g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 29g

Italian Braciole with Pine Nuts, Spinach and Parmesan

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds flank steak
4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Basil Leaves
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons dry red wine
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut flank steak almost in half horizontally without cutting all the way through. Open steak to form a rectangle.

2. Mix basil, garlic, pepper and salt. Reserve 1 teaspoon for sauce. Place 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture, spinach, pine nuts, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of the oil in food processor; cover. Pulse to make a coarse mixture. Spread over steak. Roll steak tightly into a log shape. Tie with string in several places to close securely. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add beef roll; cook on all sides until browned. Transfer beef roll to baking pan; cover. Bake 1 hour.

4. Warm skillet on medium heat. Pour wine into skillet, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned bits. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Set aside.

5. Remove beef roll from oven; cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Add tomatoes to skillet; cook 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Slice beef roll into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve with tomato sauce.