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| Braciole Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Holiday Dinner Party Overall User Rating:  |
braciole
12/31/2006 at 04:40pm
User: Meg from Hampsraed, NC User Rating:
Easy and quick. I filleted the flank steak to make it thinner, and since we love garlic I added more. The tomato sauce was home made. Will easily do this again!
Even an Italian loved it!
12/31/2006 at 02:52pm
User: judith from wethersfield, CT User Rating:
Made this for my future son in law who was born and raised in Italy. He raved. Quick and easy-foolproof.
The Italians gave this the thumbs UP!
12/31/2005 at 10:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for the first time for my husband, who is Italian, and his father. They both loved it. It brought back memories for my father-in-law who's mother made it with hard boiled eggs in with the stuffing. I thought it was good, tasted like meatballs. Comfort food.
braciole
12/31/2004 at 10:55am
User: MATTHEW from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
This is the first time I made braciole. The only change I would make is to put prosciutto in the center with the filling.
Yummy!!
12/30/2006 at 07:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is sooooooooo good, and so easy to make...perfect for company. My son made it from Giada's cookbook and I found it on the Food Network web site. You will love it!!
The men in the house loved it!
12/30/2006 at 12:29pm
User: Deb from Wayne, NE User Rating:
It's always a challenge to make something new and exciting that the men in the house like. My husband and son were crazy about it. Couldn't find flank steak at the small town grocery store so substituted round steak.
A Crowd Pleaser
12/29/2005 at 05:39pm
User: Lori from Holland, PA User Rating:
So simple to make. The combination of cheeses in this recipe make for a tasty filling. No leftovers with this one.
So easy...and so good
12/29/2005 at 05:30pm
User: des from burlington, KY User Rating:
It looks like it took so much effort but it was easy and so good!
Highly recommended!!
12/29/2004 at 08:30pm
User: LEA from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I did this in several individual rolls instead of one big one, I was able to pull off the meal a lot faster/simpler since it was a meal for two. I used smaller steaks, used toothpicks for them to hold their shape while I browned them. I also added chopped onion to the pan. I skipped the wine, transferred everything over to a baking dish with the marinara sauce and added about a cup of chicken stock. During the last 15 minutes in the oven, I sprinkled shredded mozarella cheese on each roll. I made a simple side dish of wilted spinach with garlic and diced tomatoes and the meal was perfect. I would love to try this for a dinner party.
Taste Bud Paradise
12/29/2004 at 10:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Savoury, succulent, amazing! This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were phenomenal. I even went and bought a new cast iron pan for this one. Would recommend it for a small dinner party.
Super Dish
12/28/2006 at 02:49pm
User: Darryl from Chesapeake, VA User Rating:
I made this for my wife on X-mas day and it was fantastic! Full of flavor and very tender. I used store-bought sauce instead of making it myself. Next time I try this I will try to get a thinner cut of flank steak to make rolling and tying a bit easier.
WONERFUL!!!!
12/28/2004 at 04:21pm
User: CAROLE from Las Cruces, NM User Rating:
Made it for Christmas dinner. Was the hit of the day.
Giada's Braciole
12/28/2004 at 12:04pm
User: GARY from Binghamton, NY User Rating:
Wonderful flavorings. I decided to add toasted pinole to the recipe and it added a nice nuttiness to the dish.
easy and tasty
12/28/2004 at 03:25am
User: CHRISTINA from westlake, OH User Rating:
this was easy to make and delicious. i cooked it a bit longer but since you are braising it, longer is better. this also reheats nicely. i made it with her marinara sauce but left it chunky and did not blend part of it up. if anyone is a celiac, this recipe converts to gluten free easily and the moisture/olive oil keeps the stuffing moist and flavorful.
Delicious
12/27/2007 at 10:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have been looking for a recipe that was close to my mother's and this is dead on. The only difference is that my mother used to make small, individual rolls. The filling tastes identical. Make sure you tie it up tightly on the ends because I had some filling slip out into the sauce.
Superb!
12/27/2006 at 10:47pm
User: Ramona from Weimar, CA User Rating:
I made this for Christmas Eve dinner and my family LOVED it; even the teenagers! Thank you Giada!
Italian Holiday Roast
12/27/2005 at 03:30pm
User: Linda from Bloomingdale, IL User Rating:
This was easy to make and very tasty. My entire family enjoyed it.
Amazing & Easy TOO!!
12/27/2005 at 02:11pm
User: Kathleen from Lancaster, PA User Rating:
I'll start off with a Thanks. This recipe was so easy and delicious... it came out PERFECT! Tender, Juicy and Tasty. I'll admit - as I was cooking it I had my doubts - praying that it wouldn't come out tough... but I did exactly what she said and basted and flipped it every 30 mins... the result... FABULOUS!! Thanks so much!
Couldn't be better
12/27/2004 at 08:06pm
User: BOBBIE from Rancho Cucamonga , CA User Rating:
I was ill on Christmas Day but had prepped this receipe, doing the sauce ahead and having everything else ready to put together. My family reported to me that they wanted the receipe as often as I wanted to make it. It was easy, but elegant and a hit with all ages. Gratsi (sp)
Delicious
12/26/2006 at 10:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very easy and wonderful dish. Very tender and it's a lot easier to make it with one piece of meat than to pound out several pieces at a time.
Great as Always!
12/26/2005 at 04:15pm
User: L from Marco Island, FL User Rating:
Giada never lets you down! Another fantastic recipe. I added some toasted pine nuts and prosciutto to the stuffing. Served with Goat cheese, arugula and beet salad for a wonderful Christmas eve dinner!
AWESOME!!!
12/26/2004 at 03:27pm
User: KIM from Rock Hill, SC User Rating:
This braciole was absolutely FABULOUS! I made it, along with the tomato sauce, and was very pleased with the flavor! I used a London Broil, that I sliced longways and pounded thin. I cooked it, as per the directions, the day before and reheated it, covered, for about 4 hours at 200* the next day. My mother-in-law, who is 100% Italian, raved about it....however she did tell me...MANY times during dinner, that it's not really Italian because there were no hard boiled eggs in it. I wouldn't change a thing...it was really delicious!
It gave a WOW effect!
12/26/2004 at 09:03am
User: ROBIN from Mahomet, IL User Rating:
This was excellent! Make sure your flank steak is thin and even. Kids and adults all loved it!
Christmas Dinner Switch-up
12/25/2006 at 09:33pm
User: Debbie from Canfield, OH User Rating:
I made this recipe for christmas dinner, instead of the precursory ham or turkey. My family being the traditionalists they are gave me the puzzled look when they were told we were having braciole. We are not italian. It was Superb!!! Everyone loved it. I was able to make the stuffing and sauce ahead of time, I left the celery out, And the sauce did not suffer. Delicious resluts. I stuffed and rolled and tied the steaks( I made two to serve 10) the day before. I then browned them and added the sauce Christmas morning. Baked them at a slightly lower temp 325. I would definitly make this again. i used a sharp provolone in the stuffing, Very tasty. Thanks Gia for another easy and delicious recipe.
ridiculously delicious
12/25/2006 at 09:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Abmy solutely a hit everytime I make it - my family fights over the left overs
Fantastic
12/25/2005 at 09:01pm
User: KAREN from chesterfield, VA User Rating:
Reminded me of my Grandmothers! I won't change anything - the only shortcut I used was starting with bottled sauce, that I used as the sauce base. I will make this agin.
Delicious
12/25/2005 at 03:51pm
User: Susan from Leesburg, VA User Rating:
My family said they loved this dish, although they would prefer I made it with a brown sauce next time. Delicious!
Fast & Delicious
12/25/2005 at 12:10pm
User: Deborah from Bartlett, IL User Rating:
This is a recipe that you can customize with a little chopped spinach or arugala, My family really enjoyed it!
fantastic
12/25/2004 at 07:21am
User: KIM from Spring, TX User Rating:
i made this for Christmas dinner and my whole family raved about it. the meat was so juicy and flavorful. the only downside is it was only enough for 1 serving. i'll be making 2 next time!
DELICIOUS!
12/24/2006 at 11:30pm
User: ms. from Spring Valley, CA User Rating:
I cooked this braciole for the first time three years ago as an alternative to another recipe which contained pork. It has become our Christmas dinner tradition. My children ask for it throughout the year as well. Need I say more?
If you are thinking about trying this.....DO IT!!!!!
12/24/2004 at 06:50pm
User: JULIA from pennsauken, NJ User Rating:
This was so awesome!!! It was so easy to make. Took no time at all. I used a top round steak because I couldn't find flank steak. I flattened it a bit. Just be careful if you do it this way. The meat had small tears where the fatty parts were. It was still fabulous. I used chicken broth to deglaze the pan because I am not a fan of anything with wine. I also used a jar of sauce just because I had no time to make it. I can't wait to make it again. Next time I have to make two so I can have some leftovers. My ultra picky husband ate the whole thing.
Amazing sauce
12/23/2006 at 05:45pm
User: Amy from Marietta, GA User Rating:
The sauce that comes out of this is excellent - such robust flavor!
Easy and tasty!
12/23/2006 at 12:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very guest-worthy dish with a richly flavored sauce. We used leftover sauce for dipping with an olive and parmesan focaccia bread. Yum/
elegant, yet simple, & delicsous!
12/23/2005 at 04:31am
User: KATHY from sandusky, OH User Rating:
this is an elligant meal, for four! And seconds. thanx, g-friend!srry, 2 much wine, luv u!
Even my kids loved it
12/23/2004 at 08:25pm
User: EILEEN from cincinnati, OH User Rating:
This was wonderful and easy to make. My kids really loved it!
Outstanding
12/23/2004 at 08:10pm
User: JOHN from Lancaster, CA User Rating:
This turned out great and was fairly easy to make. I did lose some of the stuffing when I rolled it up and when I turned the meat in the pan.
Fantastic
12/22/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Gregg from Thousand Oaks, CA User Rating:
Easy to follow,the only thing I add for a personal touch is italian mushrooms to the sauce.It adds additional body and taste to the recipe.Who ever I make this for raves about it.Love Glada approch to cooking,simple and delicious.Gregg Thousand Oaks CA
Wonderful
12/22/2005 at 01:16pm
User: michelle from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This recipe is simple to make but tastes as though you had to prepare all day. Now I buy two flanks and prepare both but freeze one so I can cook whenever needed. My family loved this dish and this will now be a weekly dinner along with the chicken picata, turkey meatballs and arrugula salad.
Very Good
12/22/2004 at 11:41pm
User: NICOLE from reno, NV User Rating:
This was delicious - my three children, husband and myself enjoyed very much.
Easy & Delicious
12/22/2004 at 04:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was fabulous! I had never made Braciole before and was a little nervous. The recipe was so easy to follow. I used traditional Ragu instead of fresh sauce and it was delicious! (especially on pasta the next day)
Braciole
12/22/2004 at 03:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is excellant
Fabulous flavor!
12/22/2004 at 03:19pm
User: JANE from Salina, KS User Rating:
A wonderful entre for a pre-Christmas dinner with friends. I will, however, use a more tender cut of beef next time.
Wonderful
12/21/2006 at 08:49pm
User: Barbara from Longwood, FL User Rating:
We all loved this dish. Glad I watched Giada prepare it, didn't feel so inept when some of my stuffing fell out while rolling the meat. Used flank and pounded it like the reviewers suggested. Used a prepared sauce which was delicious as well. The flank steak was just a little tougher than I care for, may try another cut next time or cook a bit longer. But I've put this in my keeper file. Excellent flavor.
Crowd pleaser!
12/21/2006 at 07:34am
User: HEATHER from Hackettstown, NJ User Rating:
This will satisfy everyone's appetite!
Wow! and More Wow!
12/21/2006 at 03:46am
User: CHRIS from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Was looking for the right warm home-made taste but not a stew - and watched the show. Saw the recipe- seemed simple enough IT IS MARVELOUS. It takes a little while - but the taste is worth it!
braciole-ariffic
12/21/2005 at 04:30pm
User: spider from moses lake, WA User Rating:
This is undoubtedly the best braciole that I have ever had the pleasure to put in my mouth. It is so tender it just melts in your mouth. Horay for "Everyday Italian.
Delicious, Quick, Easy
12/21/2004 at 03:55pm
User: GAIL from Bloomfield, NJ User Rating:
Even though I had no time to make my own sauce (I used Rao's Marinaro)it was so good. My guests loved it as did I.
Pound steak to 1/4" first!
12/21/2004 at 08:25am
User: BETH from indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This was a good recipe and easy if you use store-bought marinara (I like Newman's with a few cloves of garlic added). However, my stuffing fell out and my meat wasn't tender. I read some other recipes that said to pound the flank steak out to a 1/4", which would solve both problems. Very good!
Easy and delicious!
12/20/2004 at 06:55pm
User: STACY from Miami, FL User Rating:
This meal was fun to make and absolutely YUMMY.
Wonderful recipe
12/20/2004 at 01:29pm
User: KRISTI from Portland, OR User Rating:
I had company for Sunday supper and tried out this recipe on them. It was just wonderful and everyone loved it. Thanks!
A hit!
12/19/2006 at 09:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this twice for dinner with friends, and they're always so impressed with my culinery genius. Little do they know, this is actually extremely easy to make (I'll never tell). The only thing I'd say to cooks trying this recipe for the first time is, read the whole recipe through before you begin, and to be sure to allow enough time for this to cook. Once it's in the oven, though, sautee up some rosemary potatoes & toss a salad for a full on delicious meal!
Excellent!
12/19/2006 at 08:50pm
User: Christina from miami, FL User Rating:
This was so easy to make and it looked like I slaved over it! My boyfriend just loved it! Very tasty....
Just like Grandma use to make
12/19/2006 at 05:34pm
User: Mary from Bradenton, FL User Rating:
My mother in law used to make this whenever we visited. I made if for a while but hadn't for years. My girls and I were reminising one day and they said they wanted me to make Braciole and pasta again for their birthday.. I didn't even know how to spell it. Did a search and found this recipe.. It is wonderful .The girls said it was just as they remembered.
Beautiful and Delicious
12/19/2005 at 11:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was beautiful and delicious, however, it was more difficult than I anticipated. Rolling the flank steak took a couple of tries and I had a hard time getting it to brown, but it was definitely worth the trouble and it turned out great in the end.
perfect
12/19/2004 at 07:30pm
User: JULIE from Mckinleyville, CA User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party. Very easy. I used cilantro instead of parsley in the stuffing and also added very little pieces of onion, garlic and red bell pepper. It was so good. I served this with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Oh, and don't forget to warm bread for this awesome dish.
Tremendous!
12/19/2004 at 06:04pm
User: HOWARD from Cleveland, OH User Rating:
This is just fabulous! We make nearly everything Giada recommends; her recipes are all great. The braciole is now a favorite!
THANK YOU GIADA!!!!
12/18/2007 at 01:04pm
User: Jennifer from Huntley, IL User Rating:
You did it again. This recipe was not only easy, but DELICIOUS!!!! An authentic Italian treat. This one is a keeper.
Easy and good
12/18/2005 at 01:38am
User: Dennis from Madison, WI User Rating:
I don't have many beef recipes, so this was a treat. Very easy to prepare and it made for a mighty tasty dish. I really liked the tomato sauce recipe included with this one as well.
My family loved this
12/17/2006 at 03:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you, Giada, for this great recipe. It won rave reviews at my house - we will be making this again and again in the future. The meat was very tender and bursting with flavor. Only thing I did differently was add pignolis and prosciutto to the braciole stuffing. I didn't puree the sauce - I like the rustic version with chunks of vegetables. (Make sure to pound the flank steak about 1/4" thin or you will have a devil of a time trying to roll it.)
Excellent Sauce!!
12/17/2005 at 05:03pm
User: corey from MANSFIELD, TX User Rating:
The flavors of the meat, filling and sauce were excellent, even though I used Barilla Marinara sauce from a jar. I would sprinkle meat tenderizer on the steak a few hours before making this next time as mine was slightly tough. Giada, this was a wonderful anniversary dinner for my husband!! Thanks!
Easy and delicious holiday dinner!
12/17/2004 at 07:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used marinara from a jar for ease of prep. The cooking time could be increased for a more tender result.
xmas dinner
12/16/2005 at 11:51am
User: christa from fulton, NY User Rating:
xmas 2003 I made this recipe. 10lbs of it! It was such a hit there were NO LEFTOVERS!!!!
Great taste with beautiful presentation yet simple to make!
12/15/2004 at 11:26pm
User: YVONNE from West Covina, CA User Rating:
At first, I thought it'd be a bit difficult to make even though it seemed so easy when Giada made it. However, to my amazement, there's nothing hard about making this recipe at all. The only tiny exception was that I had my boyfriend help me to tie up the roll as I held on to it tightly to prevent too much of the stuffing from falling out. I used store-bought spaghetti sauce and placed thinly sliced porciutto-di-parma on top of the flank steak (I reduced the salt in the stuffing mix since porciutto can be salty) before I put the stuffing on the meat. Also, I used red instead of white wine and basil instead of parsley as those were what I had available at home. Meat was very tender and tasty. I made Rachel Ray's "Green Beans and Portobello Mushrooms Saute" (which can also be found on the website) as a side dish and both dishes went very well together!
Very good
12/15/2004 at 05:07pm
User: AMANDA from Bloomington, IL User Rating:
This was a easy, tasteful dish. I think next time I will use a better tomato sauce for a better taste.
excellent
12/14/2005 at 04:00pm
User: Tim from st. cloud, FL User Rating:
the meat came out tender and the sauce was awesome. I added some mozzerella and parmesian cheese and mushrooms to the sauce too.
Fantastic
12/14/2004 at 04:08pm
User: MARY from hockessin, DE User Rating:
This was as delicious as I expected it to be. When I was reheating leftovers for my 18 year-old, my husband actually walked away from a football game to come in to the kitchen to tell my son how good it was going to be!
this is sooooooo good....
12/13/2004 at 03:40pm
User: KRISTIN from Irving, TX User Rating:
I love watching Giada cook- she's so passionate about her dishes. This one is so unbelievably amazing.. I made this for Christmas dinner for my husbands family and we all savored every bite.. Wonderful ingredients and very easy to prepare. I used a prepared marinara this time and it was excellent, but I'm looking forward to making Giada's sauce next time. But either way- the marinara takes on an incredible flavor when it marries with the meat, stuffing and wine in the oven. I had about 2-3 servings of sauce left over that I saved for pasta sauce. I can't wait to make it again... It blends perfectly with Giada's "Holiday Salad" from the same episode.
Simply delicious
12/12/2006 at 02:42pm
User: Dina from CHalfont, PA User Rating:
This was a hit with everyone, so much so that I had to make it again almost immediately. One suggestion is to pound thin the steak if it wasn't done so at the store. A real crowd pleaser and easy.
Outstanding!
12/12/2006 at 12:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cannot believe how easy and delicious this meal was to prepare. I had been putting off making Braciole because it always sounded to difficult for my cooking skill level. The whole family loved this and I will be making this again.
Wonderful!
12/12/2005 at 08:59pm
User: Peggy from Forks, WA User Rating:
This was an easy recipe to follow. It was a delicious way to make a flank steak. Next time I am going to serve it when we have company. It is that good!
We really liked this recipe!
12/12/2005 at 01:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had been curious about this dish for quite a while- was so pleased to see it featured on Giada's show. It made it much less intimidating seeing her prepare it. It was very good- my family really enjoyed it. My girls are not meat eaters- but they really liked the sauce served over pasta.
Very good!
12/12/2004 at 09:50pm
User: KATIE from West Sacramento, CA User Rating:
This is a great recipe and so easy. I used basil instead of parsley (because that's what I had on hand), but otherwise did everything the same. I will make this again and again.
Change is good!!!!
12/12/2004 at 02:06pm
User: ED from Greenville, MI User Rating:
I made this recipe recently for my wifes Italian family. One family memeber labeled the sauce as "restaurant grade", which made my day. Some interesting points come to mind for this recipe. First, the sauce went from a deep red to an orange color after processing it in the blender. This was most certainly from the carrots in the recipe, which I have never used before in my marinara. Also, make certain to re-season the sauce at the end just as the recipe says. Secondly, the sauce seemd to lack something when I tasted it the next day just before preparing the Braciole but I went ahead anyway. NOW FOR THE AMAGING PART. The sauce took on a totally different taste and texture after cooking the meat in it for about two hours. While enjoying this dish I kept trying to figure out what had caused the delightful transformation and then it dawned on me. The combination of the cheeses and flavor that escaped from the meat, as well as the wine used for deglazing had transformed the sauce from a simple marinara to a complex sauce worthy of serving at a fine Italian restaurant.
Out Standing
12/12/2004 at 10:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Out Standing
Spectacular!!!
12/11/2006 at 02:57pm
User: Nicole from Pleasanton, CA User Rating:
First time making braciole. The only thing I'd do different next time, is pound the flank even thinner. the stuffing didn't stay put b/c the flank was still a little thick. Thanks Giada! Love your cooking.
Margaret Gallegos
12/11/2006 at 12:25am
User: Margaret M from Santa Fe, NM User Rating:
Excellent and so easy to prepare. Comfort food to the max! Loved it and definetly will make again! THANKS!
glad i tried it
12/11/2005 at 07:52pm
User: sharon from Crosby, TX User Rating:
I too could not find a flank steak and tried round steak...like other reviews for stuffed round steak I have seen...the meat was a little tough. I loved the flavors and how easy it was though, so I will try again with a thinner cut. I had a hard time pounding it thin enough to use. If I have a dinner party this would be great. I am interested in trying smaller rolls as well.
Easier than it looks
12/11/2005 at 11:37am
User: Rebekah from Denver, CO User Rating:
Every one loved it. The presentating was truly elgant. I was surprised that the meat was rare. I use skirt steak instead. The hardest part has tieing it up. I will use it again
good,eating
12/11/2005 at 07:11am
User: mike from philadelphia, PA User Rating:
I wish,i was there!!
Fantastic....as usual!
12/11/2004 at 07:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada's recipes are just the best! This one is no exception. It was so easy to prepare that I honestly was not expecting it to be so good. I had my in-laws over for dinner and everyone just loved it. I thought the flank steak was the perfect cut of meat. Because it was cooked so long, I found it extremely tender. It didn't melt in your mouth and that helped to give the dish a heartier texture. I am already planning my next dinner party so I can make this dish and impress everyone!
Fabulous!
12/10/2006 at 09:20pm
User: Ann Pagel from Woodbury, MN User Rating:
Preparation was as easy as it looked when Giada made it, and it tasted absolutely wonderful. Big hit with the family. (Just one more wonderful use for Giada's delicious marinara from the first book!)
Fantastic and easy!
12/10/2006 at 06:38am
User: DiAnna from Venice, FL User Rating:
I found the recipe easy to follow and the results were phenominal. The only thing that would have made this better, earning 5 stars, is pounding out the flank steak first before adding the seasonings, cheeses and breadcrumbs. My steak was relatively thick and once the stuffing was inside and it was tied up, it looked more like a taco than a jellyroll. Still, it tasted wonderful and my family appreciated it. I will being using this for our Christmas dinner.
Excellent!
12/10/2005 at 07:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My wife made it for the first time--I sure hope it won't be the last.
Delicious
12/10/2005 at 02:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THANK YOU for this fantastic recipe. I lost the one I had years ago, but this is similar. I made this in the crockpot instead of the oven.
Just like Mom's!
12/10/2005 at 12:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was delicious, not to mention easy to make! It took me back to a little girl with my grandmother and mom making Braciole. My husband is a picky eater...and went for seconds!!!!
WE loved it!
12/09/2004 at 10:13pm
User: DIANE from Halifax, MA User Rating:
I made this for My Family, I thought it was pretty easy to do, and came out great! I plan to make it again on Christmas Eve. As My Family has already asked Me to make it again.....
Amazing easy dish to make
12/09/2004 at 03:08pm
User: SAM from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This dish not only smelled wonderful when I was making it, but it also reheated nicely the next day. I recommend it to anyone!
Very Tasty
12/08/2004 at 07:27pm
User: MATT from Wilmington, NC User Rating:
The cut of meat that was selected surprised me. The more I had of it the more I liked it. I guess I am for a more tender meat type of person. The seasonings are fantastic and the meat even though a tough cut tenderized pretty nice. Just don't forget the tooh pics. :) A nice meal
Great dish
12/07/2004 at 04:32pm
User: JAMES from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
You left out the main ingredient in the recipe you posted, the flank steak. What size flank steak should be used? A friend of mine use to make a similar dish which she called Braciole. She wrapped thin slices of meat around boild eggs and baked them in marinara sauce.
Delicious!
12/06/2006 at 03:11pm
User: Cathy from Aurora, CO User Rating:
This is very easy, and tastes wonderful. Perfect for a dinner party! My whole family loves this one!
yuk
12/05/2006 at 11:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This looked like it would be killer good. Unfortunatley it wasn't. I cooked it to perfection, and the house smelled awesome from the aroma...but the taste was too much of too many things. It just didn't sit well with me. Very heavy flavors that made mwe feel yucky after a few bites.
Braciole
12/05/2006 at 08:16am
User: Christine from East Bridgewater, MA User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and so delicious!
Fabulous!
12/05/2004 at 06:00pm
User: HAZEL from millis, MA User Rating:
This recipe is easy and absolutely delicious!
JUST LEARNING
12/05/2004 at 12:53pm
User: RICHARD from TITUSVILLE, FL User Rating:
I CAN'T COMMENT ON THIS RECIPE. I HAVEN'T MADE IT..YET. I GAVE IT A 5 BECAUSE IT LOOKED SO GOOD. I'M JUST BEGINNING TO TRY YOUR RECIPES. THE ONES I'VE MADE SO FAR, WOULD KNOCK YOUR SOX OFF....I'VE NEVER WRITTEN A FAN LETTER IN MY LIFE, BUT THE RECIPES YOU PRESENT WOULD DELIGHT ANYONE...BY THE WAY I'M NOT A NOVICE TO COOKING...DICK
MAgically Mouth Watering!
12/04/2004 at 12:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THis is the best dish that i have ever tasted!
Incredible!
12/02/2006 at 10:22pm
User: sharon from madison, NJ User Rating:
Giada'a recipes are always a home run when I try them. This was great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was awesome! I'm not a big fan of store bought marinara sauce but I was short on time/energy to make my own. I used store bought sauce and it was still great! Goes very well with the brocolli rabe recipe from this episode too. I've never made either and both came out excellent.
wonderful
12/01/2005 at 12:12pm
User: Nancy from Armonk, NY User Rating:
very easy instructions to follow. cant wait to make this again for guests. i used flank steak and it was like butter.
GRRRREAT!!!!
12/01/2004 at 10:37am
User: SUSAN ` from San Mateo , CA User Rating:
This is so easy to make and my family of 7 loved it, even the kids (and they are a hard bunch to please)!
Favorful but cook it longer
11/22/2006 at 04:53pm
User: DESIREE from Kissimmee, FL User Rating:
Made this for the in-laws. Very flavorful but I needed to cook it longer, it was a bit tough.
Simply good
11/22/2005 at 08:13pm
User: VINCENT from Niagara Falls, NY User Rating:
Why someone would rate this 5stars then go on to tell how they totally re-vamped it is strange. I made it right with Giada (big fan) but this was the least flavorful entree' I've made with her. Add pine nuts, a hint more garlic or shreaded onion, and maybe some raisins.
I made it my own!
11/18/2005 at 08:12pm
User: Sherry from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
I decided to improvise and it turned out fantastic. I had procuitto in the house so I laid a couple slices over the meat and then put the filling on top which I added a box of frozen spinach along with the parsely and I must say the added flavors of the procuitto and spinach was unbelievable. My family could not stop eating, and none was leftover!
Excellent
11/08/2005 at 12:09pm
User: Carl from Pennsauken, NJ User Rating:
Easy to make, great dinner party entree.
Better than those I've eaten in restaurants
11/07/2005 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy and wonderful.Though it takes time it is defineitely worth it.sliced up on a platter it makes a nice presentation. I double the marinara recipe and freeze it for other recipes.
what went wrong??
11/04/2007 at 10:38am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
followed this recipe to the tee. when you roll flank steak from the short end and you try to cut it it just shreds apart. always thought with flank steak you cut against the grain. did anyone have this problem.
COMMETS
11/03/2007 at 05:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best I've been able to make
10/20/2006 at 09:37am
User: Linda from worcester, MA User Rating:
For a busy week night I use cube steak and put it in the slow-cooker. It's fabulous!
simplicity at its best
10/20/2004 at 02:07pm
User: CHRIS from jenkintown, PA User Rating:
THANKS G ONCE AGAIN GIADA, PROVES ITALIAN COOKING IS ABOUT THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS AND THE LOVE THAT GOES INTO COOKING THIS RECIPE IS ALMOST BETTER THE SECOND TIME IT IS SERVED THE FLAVORS STEEP MORE INTO THE MEAT THE ONLY TWIST I ADDED WAS SOME RAISINS FOR A LITTLE SWEETNES THANKS AGAIN G FOR MAKING A RECICPE SUPPOSDLEY DIFFICULT INTO SOMETHING MANAGEABLE AND DELICIOUS C MARSTON
A WINNER
10/20/2004 at 11:05am
User: DONNA from CARMEL, NY User Rating:
I MADE THIS AND MY FAMILY LOVED IT. WILL DEFINITELY MAKE IT AGAIN.
WOW
10/18/2006 at 07:30pm
User: KAREN from McHenry, IL User Rating:
This was worth the time put into it!!!!! Next time, I will make the sauce maybe the day before to cut down on the time. My hubby is in taste bud heaven....this is by far the best. P.S. I did not substitute anything
Delicious and oh, so tender!
10/17/2006 at 06:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Following another's advice, I pounded the flank steak really well prior to stuffing and filling. I used Parmesan cheese instead of Romano, as it's our preference. I even added 1/2 cup of leftover sauted garlicky spinach to the filling mixture. I ended up baking it for longer than called for as it wasn't fork-tender when I checked at 1 1/2 hours (but it was a 2 1/4 lb. piece of meat and not the 1 1/2 lb. that Giada worked with). A total of 2 1/4 hours were needed, but the last half hour the oven temp. was turned down to 200? as I had to hold it for a bit as hubby was a little late coming home for dinner. That extra time at the low temp. seemed to do the trick! He said, "Whoever this lady is, you should check out the rest of her recipes! This is delicious!" I plan to! :-)
Nothing but Raves
10/16/2005 at 02:02pm
User: Rebecca from Davenport, IA User Rating:
I made this for a family gathering and eversince my family has requested it again and a again.
Excellent and Easy!
10/13/2005 at 12:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is definitely a keeper. It was wonderful. It is something that tastes even better as leftovers. Very easy to make and quite delicious.
Super
10/10/2004 at 06:26pm
User: FRED from Apopka, FL User Rating:
Outstanding, a perfect meal for a dinner party. Only addition I made was adding sliced green olives to the tomato sauce.
mouth watering meal
10/07/2006 at 04:55pm
User: Marcia from Largo, FL User Rating:
This recipe brings an ordinary entree to a level of perfection. Makes one think they are fine dining in an at home atmosphere. We all love this meal!!
love this braciole!
09/29/2004 at 06:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
AWESOME BRACIOLE! MADE IT AS IS AND WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING
Viva Braciole!!
09/28/2006 at 10:22pm
User: Michael from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I've made Giada's Braciole and Simple Sauce for some Big foodies and the reviews were stellar!! I added toasted pine nuts and fresh basil for extra texture and flavor--very nice additions. I recommend buying the flank steak at Costco because they come two in a package and they are a Choice cut of meat--Supermarkets typically sell Select(not as tender or flavorful)for the same price. Serve with an Old Vine Zinfandel and you can't go wrong--trust me.
Great
09/12/2006 at 03:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I try to make this once a month. It's great for a nice meal at home with the family on Sunday.
Delicious & Easier Than Appears
09/09/2007 at 09:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an excellent dish for someone who wants to cook something a little more "fancy" but is not necessarily a gourmet chef. Reccomend reducing cook time in oven if brown longer on stovetop. Make with spicy tomato sauce and broccoli.
Excellent
09/01/2005 at 05:31pm
User: Annette from Fountain Valley, CA User Rating:
I made two Braciole for my sister and her family. They loved it so much that there was only 2 very small pieces left. We reheated it the next day and it was even better. Next time I will make it a day ahead and reheat. Keep up the great recipes.
Best Marinara sauce EVER!!!
08/31/2005 at 11:15pm
User: Lorena from Kennesaw, GA User Rating:
The whole recipe is awesome, but the sauce itself has become my boyfriend's favorite Marinara in the world!!!
Teriffic!!!
08/30/2006 at 11:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this dish a couple times, first for my Italian husband and then for a dinner party I was hosting. Each time, I received nothing but high raves and empty plates. My husband wants to know where I learned to cook Italian food since I'm Puerto Rican. He even confessed it was better than his grandmother's!!! This recipe is a keeper. Very easy to make and VERY, very good.
"Like Momma Used to Make"
08/20/2007 at 09:15am
User: bobby from Taunton, MA User Rating:
Oh My Italian God! This braciole is almost as good as my mom used to make (I have to say that "G' just in case my mom reads this review. Italian Mom's are very emotional when it comes to their cooking.) Not only is this the most delicious upscale dish that I have served at family gatherings and dinner parties for friends, it is Soooooooo easy! Thks Giada!
Very good...
08/20/2007 at 12:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
but I added italian ham and had to cook the meat for an hour longer. I'm a little surprised the timing was so off. I pounded the steak before hand too. Next time I would try, hate to say it, chuck steak. The sauce was really good and we enjoyed it none the less. I served it with a baby romaine salad w/ crostinis and a garlic vinagrette. Still a recipe I will definately do again, just with some modifications. Could be me but I am not a novice.
Almost as good as we used to get in Allentown
08/20/2006 at 11:28am
User: SALLY from Boern, TX User Rating:
Here in Texas homesick for certain foods...we tried this and enjoyed it thoroughly. Although I miss the days when I could just buy them already made at the Allentown Fairgrounds farmer's market.
Comforting Meal
08/19/2006 at 10:23pm
User: Susan from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
This was a bit of a challenge for me because it doesn't whip together quickly. It turns out a great favor and is worth the work and the wait.
Delicioso
08/18/2005 at 01:04am
User: DON from Torrance, CA User Rating:
Mt grandmother used to make braciole, though her's was more of an individual serving, I have always looked for a good recipe. This recipe was outstanding!
Step one missing
08/16/2007 at 08:03am
User: Ag from Fargo, OH User Rating:
this is a simple dish but if you've never made braciole before you should know to pound the flank steak to about 1/4 to 1/8 inch.
Fantastic
08/14/2005 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy, and the results were fantastic. I'll be adding this to my regular line-up.
08/07/2004 at 11:37am
User: BRIAN from nutley, NJ User Rating:
Delicious
07/09/2005 at 06:09pm
User: julie from las cruces, NM User Rating:
i made this for christmas dinner and everyone loved it!! there was nothing left!
in texas
07/06/2004 at 09:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
we liked this recipe when we tried it with the suggested meat choice however it really popped hen we tried this recipe with melanisia meat typically used in spanish cooking but with this recipe really made the meat tender and cooked a bit faster for the cook on the go.
Wonderful
06/27/2005 at 03:10pm
User: KATHY from Fairfield, CA User Rating:
This was wonderful. The only suggestion that I have is to use a tight fitting lid when you braise it. I was using some of my home made sauce and the sauce burned in the pan. I think too much moisture escaped.
Very Tasty
06/26/2005 at 04:30pm
User: KIM from las vegas, NV User Rating:
This recipe was very good and my husband loved it! I had a little trouble getting the filling to stay in when I rolled it up though. Maybe the meat wasn't the right size?
Just like grandmas
06/25/2005 at 01:15pm
User: JENNIFER from Sarasota, FL User Rating:
Absolutly wonder full just like i rember from when i was a child.
Definately a do over
06/22/2005 at 10:45pm
User: DORIS from torrance, CA User Rating:
I did like this. However, I liked the sauce before I pureed it. Strange as it sounds. Perhaps my food processor didn't do a good enough job. The sauce had a texture that I didn't enjoy. Next time I make this. I will not puree the sauce. Otherwise It's a winner.
Easy and Wonderful!
06/21/2005 at 04:28pm
User: Raychel from Fort Lauderdale, FL User Rating:
This is the EASIEST Bracoile recipe I have found! My entire family loves it.
06/21/2004 at 08:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Totally fab Braciole!
06/14/2007 at 03:39pm
User: Kristi from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I made it for mine and my husband's first Christmas and recently again for Mother's Day. Love that recipe and Giada too!
Tasty
06/13/2007 at 07:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A nice change from what most Americans consider typical Italian-American fare. We pounded beef to make tender, used jarred sauce to save some time and effort, and we didn't have an ovenproof pan so after we added the sauce we just transferred it all to a pyrex baking pan. Those were the only changes we made and we thought it was wonderful!
The first recipe to make my husband say WOW!
06/12/2005 at 01:16pm
User: Sarah from Escondido, CA User Rating:
This recipe was simple and easy to follow, but the results are fantanstick!
taste like a big meatball
06/09/2008 at 01:24am
User: christine from sarasota, FL User Rating:
if you are a "foodie' i suggest adding the traditional raisins , pinenuts, and or hard boiled egg. i tried half of it with these ingredients and liked it much better than the other half without. If you like the taste of great big italian meatballs; this is your recipe.otherwise add the other ingredients to add interest to the dish.
Absolutely Delicious
06/06/2008 at 04:42pm
User: Tracey from West Trenton, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is a definite do over and over and over. The worst part is trying to get all of the filling to stay in it as you roll the meat. The sauce is delicious as well. I have made it twice in 3 weeks!! I tenderized the meat first.
Brought Back Great Childhood Memories
06/05/2006 at 07:18pm
User: Terry from Wellington, FL User Rating:
I have been looking for a good Braciole recipe that was similar to my grandmothers for years. This comes the closest. My grandmother would put an egg (still in the shell) in the middle of the meat before rolling it. When the meat was done, the egg would be hard-boiled. I never understood the significance of it, but all the children would fight over the egg!
New Family Favorite
06/05/2006 at 02:54pm
User: Jennifer from palm beach gardens, FL User Rating:
I have made this several times and love it. I use a good jarred sauce and it makes such a rich gravy. We are big eaters so I always make two and just transfer them to a roasting pan before putting in the oven.
beautiful and yummy
06/04/2005 at 09:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe and it is so good. It looks lovely enough to serve for a party once cut and put on the plate. The simple tomato sauce was terrific! All you need is a salad and some crusty Italian bread to complete a very hearty meal
Easy & Delish!
06/03/2006 at 05:37pm
User: DEB from Morgan, NJ User Rating:
I used individually sliced pieces of beef for this. I used toothpicks to hold together and put in a crockpot with store bought sauce that we like. Boy, was it delicious! I cooked on high for over an hour and then turned it onto low. I had to shut it off completly after a few hours as it began to fall apart. Next time I make this, and there will be a next time, I'll just cook on low for about 4 hours. Didn't take long to put together and the results tasted like it did. My whole family enjoyed this.
FABULOUS!
05/28/2007 at 10:36pm
User: Amy from Arlington Heights, IL User Rating:
I thought I reviewed this but it's showing I didn't. At any rate, this meal was unbelievable! It wasn't as quick or easy as some of her other recipes but definately worth the work. Next time I am going to try it with a different cut of meat as the flank steak was "just a bit" tough. We love flank steak though so we didn't mind. The marinara sauce has become a household favorite and it has become the only marinara sauce I make. We put it on everything!
easy and wonderful
05/25/2004 at 12:36pm
User: LISA from Huntley, IL User Rating:
This was so awesome. It has become my family's favorite dinner. My kids request it all the time. It was easy to make and is incredible. Thanks Giada.
Super easy & delicious
05/23/2005 at 06:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a snap to make & my whole family loved it!
wonderful
05/15/2007 at 03:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
didn't change a thing, loved it.
Easy and So Good
05/09/2004 at 08:41pm
User: NANCY from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I give this a four out of five stars because I was a little unhappy with the choice of meat cut. The flank steak that I got still seemed a bit tough even after the 1 1/2 hours in the oven while basting with the sauce. However, the leftover meat was better the next day. Perhaps making it in advance would be helpful. Anyway, the sauce is excellent! I will be making it many, many more times. I think it has become my new favorite sauce. Just beautiful. Thanks!
delicious
05/06/2006 at 11:05pm
User: kristie from frisco, TX User Rating:
my husband and i loved this meal! something different and flavorful! the breadcrumb and cheese center is so good. i made it again for friends and family, who also thought it was delicious!
delicious but tough
04/22/2006 at 12:38pm
User: Patrice from Tavernier, FL User Rating: