Beef roll with mozzarella
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you're planning a family dinner or a romantic evening, I can offer you a great idea for a festive menu and tell you how to make a beef roll. This dish is truly impressive, both in its composition and appearance, and the taste of such a roll is simply delicious, so it will undoubtedly become the centerpiece of any table. However, preparing a beef roll at home is a task for patient housewives, as it will take you a couple of hours, but it's definitely worth it. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
For this dish, you need a good piece of meat, which we cut lengthwise to form a rectangular slice.
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Step 2
We lightly pound this slice.
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Step 3
For the filling, soak the bread roll in milk, then mix it with egg yolk and beat everything with a whisk or fork.
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Step 4
Peel the garlic and chop it together with the parsley and thyme.
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Step 5
Combine the veal and beef mince, garlic, herbs, and beaten egg with the soaked bread and milk, thoroughly knead the mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
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Step 6
Cut the ham into thin strips.
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Step 7
Boil the eggs and slice them into strips as well.
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Step 8
Now place the prepared filling onto the pounded piece of beef and spread it evenly, leaving a small space around the edges.
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Step 9
Next comes a layer of ham and boiled eggs.
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Step 10
Then we lay the slices of cheese.
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Step 11
Now the meat needs to be carefully rolled into a roll and tied with string.
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Step 12
After rolling up the roulade, place the skillet on the stove and heat the olive oil in it. Put the roulade into the heated oil.
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Step 13
Sear it on all sides until lightly golden, then transfer it temporarily to a clean plate.
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Step 14
Then add the onion, sliced into half-rings, to the pan and fry for a couple of minutes until translucent.
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Step 15
Pour red wine over the onions and continue heating the pan over medium heat until the wine has reduced by half.
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Step 16
Then place the roll back into the pan, arrange chopped tomatoes around its sides, add a bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 17
Place the roll in the preheated oven and bake for about two hours. Once the roll has cooled slightly, it can be served. Enjoy your meal!