Beef Braciole in Umido
- Six 4-ounce slices of trimmed beef tenderloin, pounded 1/8 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons minced sage
- 2 teaspoons minced rosemary
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto, trimmed (2 ounces)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Lay the tenderloin slices on a work surface.
- In a small bowl, mix the sage with the rosemary and garlic and rub the mixture over the top of each slice.
- Cover with a slice of prosciutto and roll up the beef, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Tie the beef braciole with kitchen string and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil.
- Brown the beef braciole over moderately high heat, about 4 minutes.
- Discard the olive oil.
- Add the wine to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Whisk in the water and tomato paste and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and braise the braciole for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the braciole to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Simmer the braising liquid over moderately high heat until thickened and flavorful, about 12 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Return the beef braciole and any juices to the skillet and simmer briefly to heat through.
- Transfer the braciole to plates and discard the strings.
- Pour the sauce on top and serve.
beef tenderloin, sage, rosemary, garlic, thin slices, salt, extravirgin olive oil, red wine, water, tomato paste
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beef-braciole-in-umido (may not work)