Italian Beef Rollups

ItalianBeefIntermediate420 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.5 lb boneless beef round steak
  • 6 slice prosciutto, trimmed of fat
  • 0.3 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 oz dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine pine nuts, garlic, parsley, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Trim fat from steak and cut into 6 pieces approximately 3×4 inches. Pound to about ¼-inch thickness.

  3. 3

    Lay a slice of prosciutto on each piece of beef. Spoon about 1 tbsp herb mixture on each and roll up like a jelly roll. Tie with kitchen string.

  4. 4

    Place rollups in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    Heat beef broth to boiling; pour over dried mushrooms to rehydrate. Add broth and mushrooms to slow cooker. Pour in red wine.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours until beef is very tender.

  7. 7

    Remove meat to a plate; remove string. Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water until smooth; stir into juices in slow cooker. Cook on HIGH 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

  8. 8

    Serve rollups over pasta with sauce spooned over top. Garnish with extra pine nuts.