Sausage and Provolone Stuffed Meat Rolls

17/11/2023

Sausage and provolone stuffed meat rolls are a tasty dish that combines the strong flavor of sausage with the creaminess of provolone. Here is how to prepare this delicious dish.

Ingredients

8 thin slices of beef (for example, loin or topside cuts)
300 g sausage
150 g smoked or sweet provolone, according to taste, sliced
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Beef broth, as needed
Dry white wine, for deglazing
Garlic, 1 clove
Rosemary, a few sprigs

Preparation

If necessary, gently pound the meat slices between two sheets of food wrap to make them even thinner and more pliable.
On the cutting board, lay out the meat slices; season both sides with salt and pepper.
Remove the outer skin of the sausage and distribute some of its filling over each slice of meat.
Add one or two slices of provolone to each slice of meat.
Roll up the meat onto itself, creating rolls and, if necessary, secure them with a toothpick to keep them closed.
In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of oil with a garlic clove and some rosemary. Once hot and fragrant, remove the garlic and add the rolls.
Brown the rolls on all sides to give them color.
Deglaze with a splash of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
Add a little beef broth at a time, cooking the rolls over moderate heat and covered, for about 20-30 minutes, adding more broth as it dries up.
Ensure the rolls are cooked to the desired degree and the cheese inside has melted.
Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve hot, perhaps with fresh rosemary as garnish.

Curiosity

The rolls, known in some Italian regions as “braciole” when made with beef, are a versatile and beloved dish in Italian cuisine. Depending on the region, they can be prepared with different types of meat and fillings and are often featured on menus for holidays or special occasions. Provolone, with its melting capacity, adds an enveloping and stretchy touch of taste that perfectly complements the soft texture of the sausage.