Italian Round Steak Roll-ups Italian

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. beef round steak, cut 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 12 slices uncooked bacon
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 slices onion
• 1 large jar prepared spaghetti sauce
• string for tying steak rolls

Instructions

Cut round steak into 4 rectangular pieces and pound with meat mallet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

In a medium bowl combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, basil and oregano.

Layer each piece of steak with 3 slices of bacon and one fourth of the bread crumb mixture. Starting at the wide end, roll steak jelly-roll fashion and tie with string.

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion until lightly browned. Add steak rolls and brown on all sides.

Remove and place in a deep sauce pan or Dutch oven. Cover with the spaghetti sauce. Simmer at 300°F for 1-1/2 hours.

To serve, remove string and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices and top with the sauce.

Suggestions

Serve with your favorite pasta and crusty Italian bread.

Tips from Our Cook

At many grocery stores you can buy tenderized round steak.