Bragioli (Maltese Beef Olives)
Thin slices of beef rolled around a bacon, egg and parsley stuffing, braised in tomato and red wine.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Lay the beef slices between baking paper and bash them with a rolling pin until about 5 mm thick. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Fry the bacon in a dry pan for 4 minutes, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic and parsley.
4 min - 3
Spoon the stuffing along the short end of each slice, roll up tightly and tie with string or secure with cocktail sticks.
- 4
Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the beef rolls on all sides for 6 minutes. Lift out.
6 min - 5
Cook the onion in the same pan for 5 minutes. Stir in the purée and wine, bubble for 3 minutes, then add the water and bay leaf.
8 min - 6
Return the rolls, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes, turning once, until the beef is very tender. Remove the string and serve with the sauce.
75 min
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