It’s no secret I’m a little obsessed with bundled meat recipes! Check out these thin slices of beef, rolled and stuffed with a spinach ricotta filling. The rolls are then wrapped in prosciutto and baked. Oh my! The meat was so tender, this dish would be a wonderful choice for date night or a small dinner party.
You won’t find any strange ingredients in this recipe. All are naturally gluten free and commonly available. I am fortunate to live in an Italian neighborhood, where thin sliced top round is sold for making Bracciole. If you don’t see it in the meat case, ask your butcher.
Ingredients:
- 6 oz. bag baby spinach
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz. prosciutto, thin sliced
- 1¼ lb. top round cut into 1/4″ thin slices.
- 1 tbsp. honey
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
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Preparation:
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet with a lid. Cut the garlic clove in half and add to the oil. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat to infuse the oil with garlic flavor.
Add all of the spinach to the skillet. It looks like a lot, but it will cook down. Cover and cook for 10 minutes total, stirring after 5 minutes.
What did I tell you? 😉
Drain the spinach, let it cool slightly then stir in the ricotta (discard the garlic). Season with a pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper.
Cover your work surface with wax paper or plastic wrap. Lay out the beef slices and spread the spinach ricotta mixture over each one.
Starting at the short end, roll the slices up into a bundle.
Next, wrap each meat bundle in 1-2 slices of prosciutto.
Cover and refrigerate the meat bundles for 2-3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400º. Set up a roasting pan with rack and mist with cooking spray.
Secure each bundle with a toothpick. Place the beef rolls on the rack and bake for 30 minutes.
Brush the tops with honey during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve over pasta or risotto. Leftovers can be warmed in the microwave and are just as good the next day!
Notes ♪♫ I hope you loved this recipe and plan on giving it a try! Check out some of my other bundled meat recipes, not only for beef, but chicken and fish too! Bracciole, Italian Skirt Steak Rolls, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Crab Stuffed Sole.
Originally published 10/26/2021 Updated and rephotographed 4/02/2025