Bruciuluni Recipe Guide

Bruciuluni, also known as Falsomagro in Sicily, is a traditional dish that features a rolled beef roast stuffed with a savory filling. It is a beloved Sicilian specialty often prepared for Sunday lunches or festive occasions like Christmas. The recipe’s origins trace back to Sicilian nobility, where French-influenced chefs created the dish, which was later adapted for broader local tastes​

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Let me show you how I make this delicious dish step by step.

Notes on What to Expect:

Bruciuluni is hearty and flavorful, with a perfect balance of savory filling and tender meat. The rich tomato sauce complements the stuffed roll, making it an impressive centerpiece for any meal.

Bruciuluni Recipe Guide

Details:

• Cuisine: Italian (Sicilian)
• Course: Main Dish
• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Ease of Cooking: Moderate
• Calories per Serving: ~450 kcal
• Cost of Ingredients: Moderate

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of thinly sliced beef (such as top round or flank steak)
• 0.8 lbs of ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan
• ½ cup diced mortadella or ham
• ½ cup diced caciocavallo cheese (or provolone)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups tomato purée
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Olive oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Kitchen twine or toothpicks for securing
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Equipment Needed:

• Meat mallet
• Large mixing bowl
• Skillet and large pan
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Kitchen twine or toothpicks
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Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat and Filling:
   • Lay the beef slices on a cutting board and pound them thin with a meat mallet.
   • In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Assemble the Roll:
   • Spread the filling evenly over the thin beef slices.
   • Add hard-boiled eggs, mortadella, and diced cheese along the center.
   • Carefully roll the beef tightly and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
3. Brown the Roll:
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear the meat roll on all sides until browned, then set aside.
4. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened.
   • Add the tomato purée and cook for a few minutes.
5. Simmer the Bruciuluni:
   • Place the browned roll into the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
6. Serve:
   • Slice the roll into rounds, arrange on a serving platter, and spoon the rich sauce over each piece.

Variations and Tips:

• Cheese Options: Substitute caciocavallo with mozzarella or any semi-hard cheese.
• Dietary Substitutions: Use plant-based ground meat and cheese for a vegetarian twist. Replace eggs with cooked lentils for extra protein.
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Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

I hope this guide makes preparing Bruciuluni less daunting! Have you tried this recipe before, or does it inspire you to give it a go? Please, be honest and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I love hearing feedback from real people like you!