INVOLTINI DI MANZO Recipe

This INVOLTINI DI MANZO recipe creates a savory and tender dish, which is made with toasted pine nuts and sweet raisins. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 2 hours.

INVOLTINI DI MANZO Recipe Ingredients

• 8 x 70g pieces of thinly sliced topside of beef
• 50g pine nuts
• 4 cloves of garlic
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme
• a few sprigs of fresh rosemary
• a few sprigs of fresh parsley
• 70g fresh breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons raisins
• olive oil
• 3 shallots
• 100ml white wine
• 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes

How To Make INVOLTINI DI MANZO

1. Prep and Flatten the Beef: Preheat the oven to 160ºC/gas 2½. Lay the slices of beef between two sheets of clingfilm and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound them until they are very thin.
2. Make the Filling: Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan until fragrant. Peel and finely chop the garlic, then pick and finely chop the leaves from the fresh herbs. In a bowl, combine the toasted pine nuts, breadcrumbs, three-quarters of the chopped garlic, the raisins, all the chopped herbs, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and a good drizzle of olive oil.
3. Stuff and Roll the Beef: Divide the filling mixture among the thin slices of beef, spooning it into the center of one end of each slice. Roll up each slice tightly to seal in the mixture, then secure each roll with cocktail sticks or kitchen string.
4. Brown the Beef Rolls: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a heavy-based, ovenproof pan over a medium heat. Add the beef rolls and brown them on all sides.
5. Sauté the Aromatics: Peel and finely slice the shallots. Add them to the pan with the remaining chopped garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until softened.
6. Make the Tomato Sauce: Pour the white wine into the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes until it has reduced by half. Add the tinned tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
7. Bake the Involtini: Bring the sauce to a boil, then transfer the entire pan to the preheated oven. Let it bake gently for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick and rich. Serve with a green salad.

Recipe Tips

• What are Involtini? Involtini, which means “small bundles” in Italian, are thin slices of meat or vegetables that are wrapped around a filling of cheese, nuts, herbs, or other ingredients.
• How to get the beef really thin? Pounding the beef between two sheets of clingfilm is the key. This protects the meat from tearing while allowing you to get it uniformly thin, which ensures it cooks up tenderly.
• Can I use a different nut? If you don’t have pine nuts, finely chopped walnuts or almonds would also be a delicious substitute in the filling.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this dish is great for making ahead. You can prepare the entire dish, let it cool, and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven. The flavors are often even better the next day.

What To Serve With Involtini di Manzo

This rich and savory dish is a fantastic main course that pairs well with simple Italian sides.

• Creamy polenta
• Crusty bread to soak up the tomato sauce
• Simple pasta tossed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese
• Roasted potatoes
• A simple green salad, as suggested in the recipe

How To Store Involtini di Manzo

• Refrigerate: Let the involtini cool completely, then store them in their sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: This dish freezes well. Let it cool completely and transfer to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

INVOLTINI DI MANZO Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 550 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Sodium: 650mg
• Sugar: 15g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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