Briacole with Pancetta

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 3 8oz. pieces flank steak, pounded
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tsp. minced garlic
• 12 paper thin slices of pancetta
• 3 tbs. pine nuts
• 3 tbs. grated cheese
• 5 tbs. parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, pureed
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 ½ lbs. plum tomatoes, pureed
• 5 basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Season each steak, top with garlic and 4 slices pancetta; sprinkle with nuts and cheese. Roll meat into a cylinder and secure. Heat oil; add braciole; brown and remove. Add onion to the skillet and cook 2 minutes, add wine, cooking an additional 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and remaining seasonings. Add the braciole and simmer 1 hour or until tender.