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Tender Maltese Bragioli

Name: Tender Maltese Bragioli
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 8 slices beef top round, about 1/4 inch thick; 8 slices prosciutto; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1 egg, beaten; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; Salt and black pepper to taste

Delight in the traditional flavors of Malta with this succulent bragioli, featuring a delectable stuffing wrapped in tender beef and simmered to perfection in a robust red wine sauce.

4.7(369 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 16, 2025

Tender Maltese Bragioli — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Rolls

For the Stuffing

For the Red Wine Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 610 kcal
Protein: 40 g
Carbs: 22 g
Fat: 34.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2439 kcal
Protein: 160 g
Carbs: 87 g
Fat: 138 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 slices beef top round about 1/4 inch thick	1200	104	0	82	0
8 slices prosciutto	240	22	0	16	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 small onion finely chopped	30	1	7	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	10	0	2	0	0
1/2 cup breadcrumbs	200	6	40	2	2
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated	110	10	1	7	0
1/4 cup parsley freshly chopped	4	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted	110	2	4	11	1
1 egg beaten	70	6	1	5	0
1 large onion sliced	60	2	14	0	2
3 cloves garlic sliced	15	0	2	0	0
1 cup red wine	200	1	5	0	0
2 cups beef stock	30	5	3	1	0
2 tablespoons tomato paste	30	1	7	0	1
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Arrange Beef
Lay the beef slices on a flat surface.
Tip: Use a good quality beef for a more tender bragioli.
2
Season Beef
Season each slice with salt and black pepper.
3
Add Prosciutto
Place a slice of prosciutto atop each beef slice.

Preparing the Stuffing

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and toasted pine nuts.
2
Bind with Egg
Add the beaten egg and mix thoroughly.
3
Stuff the Beef
Spread a tablespoon of the stuffing over each slice of beef and prosciutto.
Tip: Ensure the stuffing is evenly distributed for uniform flavor. Chill the beef rolls for 20 minutes before cooking to keep them intact.

How to Make Tender Maltese Bragioli

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Rolling the Beef
Roll each beef slice tightly around the stuffing and secure with toothpicks.
2
Searing the Rolls
Heat olive oil in a pan, and brown each roll on all sides.
3
Making the Sauce
In the same pan, add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent. Pour in red wine, beef stock, tomato paste, and bay leaf, stirring well to combine. Return rolls to the pan and simmer gently.