noun
- A thin slice of meat, typically beef, rolled with a filling of breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs, and sometimes meat, then braised or simmered in sauce.
Usage: Italian-American cuisine; Also spelled 'bracciole' or 'braciola'
Examples
- My grandmother made braciole every Sunday, rolling thin beef slices around a savory filling.
- The braciole was cooked slowly in tomato sauce until the meat was tender.
- She stuffed the braciole with pine nuts, raisins, and fresh parsley.
- Braciole is a classic dish in Italian-American households.
- The chef prepared braciole by securing each roll with toothpicks before braising.