Beef Roulade with Cheese: You’ll Love Every Bite!
Ingredients:
For the Beef Roulade:
- 4 thinly sliced beef cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite cheese (e.g., Swiss, cheddar, provolone)
- 4 slices of ham or prosciutto
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing the rolls
For the Gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Start by pounding the beef cutlets to an even thickness of about 1/8 inch. You can do this by placing each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pounding it with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Season the pounded beef cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Lay out one slice of ham or prosciutto and one slice of cheese on each beef cutlet.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix well to create a stuffing mixture.
- Spoon the stuffing mixture evenly onto the cheese and ham slices on each beef cutlet.
- Carefully roll up each beef cutlet, securing it with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the roll together.
Cook the Beef Roulade:
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Place the beef roulades seam-side down and sear them until they are browned on all sides, turning occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef roulades are nicely browned, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Prepare the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the all-purpose flour to create a roux, and cook for a couple of minutes until it turns a light golden color.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens.
Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
Finish Cooking:
- Return the beef roulades to the skillet with the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Once done, remove the toothpicks or twine from the beef roulades.
Serve:
- Serve the beef roulades with the delicious gravy spooned over the top. You can also garnish them with extra chopped parsley for a pop of color.
