An involtini is sort of the Italian version of a roulade - a stuffed and rolled piece of meat. In traditional Roman cooking, this type of basic, down-to-earth cooking is classic.

This steak involtini is inspired by an older way of Roman cooking - Romans used to buy scraps of beef leftover at the markets because they were cheaper. They'd fill those scraps with whatever was leftover at home - vegetables, cheese, or even breadcrumbs. It's a simple way to elevate a less expensive cut and serve it in a way that's still delicious.

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Steak Involtini

Category

Main Course

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

    For The Breading:

  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

    • For The Filling:

  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, (plus 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 8-ounce London Broil or Top Sirloin steaks, trimmed and pounded 1/8-inch thick
  • 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • Special equipment: 4 (4-inch skewers)

Instructions

  1. For the breading: In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  2. For the filling: In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut the steaks in half crosswise and place on a work surface. Spread the mixture evenly over the steaks. Roll up the steaks and secure with skewers.
  3. In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil over medium heat. Roll the steaks in the bread crumb mixture until coated and add to the skillet. Cook the steaks until brown on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer, turning occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes for medium-well.
  4. Remove the skewers, place the steaks on a cutting board and slice thinly. Arrange the steak slices on plates and serve with the marinara sauce.
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