Introduction:

Beef Olives are a delicious and hearty dish that will impress your dinner guests. The dish features thinly sliced beef rolled up with a flavorful stuffing and then braised until tender. Follow these 13 easy steps to prepare this delicious meal for your family or friends.

Step 1:

Gather the necessary ingredients:

– 2 lbs thinly sliced beef steak

– 1 cup breadcrumbs

– 4 oz finely chopped bacon or pancetta

– 1 small onion, minced

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 egg, beaten

– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Olive oil for cooking

Step 2:

Prepare the filling by combining the breadcrumbs, bacon, onion, garlic, egg, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3:

Lay out the thinly sliced beef steaks on a clean working surface and season each slice with salt and pepper.

Step 4:

Place a heaping spoonful of the filling mixture on one end of each beef slice.

Step 5:

Roll up each beef slice around the filling mixture, making sure to tuck in any loose edges as you go.

Step 6:

Use kitchen twine or toothpicks to secure the rolled-up beef slices so that they hold their shape during cooking.

Step 7:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 8:

Once the oil is hot, sear each beef olive on all sides until browned. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 9:

In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté another finely chopped onion until it is soft and translucent.

Step 10:

Deglaze the pan by adding about half a cup of beef broth or red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. This will add extra flavor and richness to your sauce.

Step 11:

Return the beef olives to the skillet and add enough beef broth to cover them halfway. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.

Step 12:

Once the beef is tender and fully cooked, remove it from the skillet and transfer it to a serving platter. Keep warm.

Step 13:

To make a sauce, whisk together about 2 tablespoons of flour with an equal amount of water in a small dish. Then slowly whisk this mixture into the hot liquid in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, season with salt and pepper as needed, and pour over prepared beef olives when it’s ready.

Serve your Beef Olives with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, and enjoy this mouthwatering dish that’ll leave your guests asking for seconds!