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Keto Italian Beef Braciole

Keto Italian Beef Braciole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, Dutch Oven or Large Pot

Ingredients
  

Original

  • 2 lbs Top Round or Flank Steak Thinly Sliced, About 4 Large Pieces.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Or to taste.
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Finely Grated.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Chopped Parsley
  • 6 Slices of Prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 3.5 cups Tomato Sauce Equivalent to 28 fl oz.

With Egg and Provolone

  • 2 lbs Top Round or Flank Steak Thinly Sliced, About 4 Large Pieces.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Or to taste.
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Finely Grated.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Chopped Parsley
  • 8 Slices of Provolone Equivalent to 176g.
  • 6 Slices of Prosciutto
  • 4 Hard Boiled Eggs Diced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 3.5 cups Tomato Sauce Equivalent to 28 fl oz.

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice steak and gently pound to 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Pat steak dry with paper towel; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place minced garlic, followed by grated Parmigiano Reggiano and chopped parsley on top of tinley sliced beef.
  • Add sliced Prosciutto on top of beef, evenly distributed.
  • Optional: Add sliced provolone cheese and diced egg on top of beef.
  • Tightly roll the beef, tucking in the sides, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine (recommended).

Instant Pot

  • In the instant pot, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil with the SAUTÈ setting.
  • Add steak and brown all sides. About 5-7 minutes. NOTE: Start browning the meat with the seam side down to seal it.
  • Once browned, remove from pot and set aside.
  • Add tomato sauce to the instant pot and deglaze the pan (scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan).
  • Place the braciole back into the pot.
  • Lock the lid in place and select MEAT/STEW on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Once the Braciole is finished cooking, carefully turn to value to a quick release.

Stovetop

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Brown all sides of the braciole starting with the seam side to seal it.
  • Once browned, add the sauce into the pot, cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes. 
  • Remove the rolls with tongs to a cutting board and slice the Braciole for serving. About 1/2 inch thick.
  • Add sauce on top of the sliced Braciole and serve with some fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (Original): 8 Servings
  • 401 Calories
  • 4.2g Carbohydrates
  • 1g Fiber
  • 26.8g Fat
  • 33.7g Protein 
Net Carbs:3.1g / Serving 
 
Nutrition Information (With Egg and Provolone): 8 Servings
  • 507 Calories
  • 4.4g Carbohydrates
  • 1g Fiber
  • 34.2g Fat 
  • 42.8g Protein 
Net Carbs: 3.4g / Serving