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Rolatine: stuffed fillets of beef

This delcious recipe for stuffed beef fillets froms from my Italian mother-in-law. Try it out today!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 500 g Thin slices of beef 1.1lbs - depends on appetite of people!
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 200 g Prosciutto or cooked ham 7 oz
  • 500 ml tomato puree
  • Simmering water or broth to cover
  • 1 Beef bouillon cube
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  • Cut the slices into pieces approximately 8 -10 cm wide (2 inches).
  • Chop the onion, carrot and celery in a food processor, or get your good knife out and mince the vegetables.
  • Lay the slices of beef on a plate or chopping board.  Spread a few teaspoons of the vegetable mixture on them, then add a layer of prosciutto or cooked ham.
  • Starting from the narrowest end (if there is one) roll the beef slice up and secure it with a toothpick (or two if you're like me).  Repeat this process for all the slices of beef.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium-high and brown the beef rolls on all sides.
  • Lower the heat to medium/medium-low and add the tomato puree, 1 tsp salt, and the bouillon cube.
  • Add water to just cover the rolatine and leave to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If the sauce is too watery at the end, turn the heat up to let the sauce thicken a little.

Notes

Rolatine keep well in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.  They can be frozen.  Just cover them in their sauce and freeze in a tightly sealed container.