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Sliced Maltese bragioli beef olives in a rich tomato sauce.

Maltese Bragioli (Beef Olives in Tomato Sauce)

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Tender Maltese beef olives filled with bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, and parsley, braised in tomato and wine.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Maltese
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Beef olives
  • 1 1/2 lb thin beef steaks pounded to 1/8 inch thick
  • 4 oz bacon finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Braising sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 oz can
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 leaves bay leaves

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Large Dutch oven
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Make the filling:
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until it releases some fat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
Roll the beef:
  1. Lay the beef slices flat and season lightly. Place a spoonful of filling near one end, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Secure each roll with toothpicks or twine.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown the rolls on all sides. Work in batches if needed.
Braise and serve:
  1. Pour in the wine and scrape up the browned bits. Add the tomatoes, stock, and bay leaves.
  2. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes, turning the rolls once, until tender.
  3. Remove the bay leaves and toothpicks or twine. Spoon the sauce over sliced bragioli and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 43gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 920mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Use thin, evenly pounded beef so the rolls braise at the same rate.
  • Remove all toothpicks or twine before serving.