noun
- A thin slice of meat, typically beef, rolled with a filling such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, and cooked by braising or frying.
Usage: Italian-American cuisine; Also spelled 'bracciola' or 'braciole' (plural)
Examples
- My grandmother made braciola for Sunday dinner, rolling thin beef slices around a savory filling.
- The restaurant's braciola was tender and flavorful, braised in tomato sauce for hours.
- She prepared braciole by pounding the meat thin and stuffing it with pine nuts and raisins.
- Braciola is a classic Italian-American dish often served with pasta.
- The chef demonstrated how to properly roll and secure the braciola before cooking.