Mom’s Broiled Braciolini

Braciolini is one of those dishes that delivers pure Sicilian comfort — thin beef cutlets rolled with a savory garlic‑Parmesan stuffing and broiled until the edges caramelize. The quick, high‑heat finish gives every bite a deep, rich flavor that feels right at home on the Sunday table.

Homemade Sicilian broiled braciolini stuffed with garlic and parmesan from The Pasta Tempo kitchen

Mom’s Broiled Braciolini

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Savory beef cutlets rolled with a rich garlic-and-parmesan stuffing, seared to a deep crust, then finished under the broiler for a perfect, caramelized bite. An incredibly versatile Sicilian classic that can be served as a finger food appetizer or an incredible main entry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Sicilian
Calories: 496.8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Beef Top Round or Flank (pounded thin.)
  • 2/3 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (Finely minced)
  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil For brushing the outside.
  • 2 Toothpicks per roll.

Equipment

  • 1 Meat Mallet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Baking Sheet with Wire Rack
  • 1 Chef’s Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. Pound the beef slices with a meat mallet until uniform and thin. Season the meat lightly with salt.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the ⅔ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ¼ cup shaker‑style Parmesan, and minced garlic. Stir in the 4 tbsp olive oil until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. The Assembly:
  4. Spread a thin layer of the breadcrumb mixture over each slice of beef, leaving a small margin at the edges. Roll tightly and secure each with two toothpicks.
  5. Brush the outside of each roll with the 1 tbsp of olive oil. This ensures the breadcrumbs inside stay moist while the beef gets that signature broiler char.
  6. Set your rack 4″ from the heat. Broil for 3 minutes, flip, and finish for another 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 496.8kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 27.6gFat: 36.4gSaturated Fat: 10.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 21.1gCholesterol: 74.8mgSodium: 436.3mgPotassium: 370.8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1.2gVitamin A: 109.9IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 103.8mgIron: 3.1mg

Notes

The Cheese Option: If you want to add a little extra creaminess, top the filling with some shredded mozzarella cheese right before rolling.
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