Braġjoli with Mozzarella

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Traditional Maltese Braġjoli (beef olives) filled with cheesy mozzarella goodness.

 

Ingredients for 4 persons:

Filling:

  • 250g Ground Beef

  • 30g Grated Parmesan

  • 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs (chopped)

  • 2tbsp Parsley (chopped)

  • 30g Breadcrumbs

  • 1 Egg

  • Salt & Pepper to taste

  • 4 Slices of Beef Minute Steak (or veal)

  • 4 Slices Collar Bacon

  • 4 Slices Mozzarella

Sauce:

  • 1 Large Onion (chopped)

  • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)

  • 2 carrots (sliced or cubed)

  • 400g Tomato Sauce (passata)

  • 200ml Chicken Stock

  • 1/2 Glass of Red Wine

Directions:

  • 1. Start with the filling. In a small bowl mix together the ground beef, parmesan, boiled eggs, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Combine together with an egg and season to taste. Set aside.

  • 2. Flatten out the beef slices, season with salt & pepper and add a mozzarella & a bacon slice in the center. Place 1/4 of the beef mixture on top and gently fold like a spring roll being careful to close the sides too. It should hold by itself but you can also use kitchen string or toothpicks.

  • 3. Place a saucepan or a large pot on a medium-high flame. Add the olive oil and the onion. Place the beef olives on top and gently seal from both sides for about 2 minutes per side.

  • 4. Remove the beef olives and add the carrot, garlic, wine, and tomato sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes then add the beef olives.

  • 5. Add the chicken stock, cover and cook for about 45 minutes turning the beef olives a couple of times.

  • 6. Serve with some freshly chopped parsley.

 

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