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    Home / Posts / Italian Beef Braciole over Zoodles

    Italian Beef Braciole over Zoodles

    July 2, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 2 Comments

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    Thinly sliced beef stuffed with Italian flavors and braised in a marinara sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings for Italian food!

    braciole with marinara sauce on top with basil garnish
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    • What's in Low Carb Beef Braciole
    • How to Make Keto Italian Braciole
    • Variations of Beef Braciole
    • What Cut of Beef is Used in Braciole?
    • What do I Serve with Beef Braciole
    • Is Beef Braciole Keto?
    • What are the Carbs in Beef Braciole?
    • More Keto Italian Recipes

    Braciole is one of my favorite dishes from my childhood. I remember my grandmother making it all the time and since I started cooking, I've been making it too.  

    sliced braciole over zucchini noodles with basil on top

    When I began my journey on Keto, I was determined to find a low carb version. And with just a few substitutions, I did just that, it has all the traditional Italian flavors without all the carbs!

    sliced braciole with marinara sauce on top

    As this Keto Italian dish begins to cooks, your house will smell like an Italian kitchen on a Sunday afternoon!

    What's in Low Carb Beef Braciole

    • Top round roast
    • Crushed tomatoes
    • Garlic
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Basil
    • Parsley
    • Pignoli/pine nuts
    • White wine (I use Pinot Grigio)
    • Zucchini

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Italian Braciole

    Lay out the thinly sliced pieces of the roast and sprinkle the parmesan, basil, parsley, pignoli, garlic, salt and pepper over the top of each piece.

    Roll each one up and secure closed with a toothpick (or kitchen twine).

    Heat the olive oil in a pot and brown the braciole.

    Once browned, remove from the pot and set aside.

    Add in the garlic and sauté for 20 seconds, careful not to burn it or it will become bitter.

    Add in the white wine to deglaze the pan, be sure to scrape up the brown bits!

    Add in the crushed tomatoes, remain parsley and basil (reserving a little basil for garnish), salt and pepper and mix.

    Add back in the braciole and simmer on medium low, partially covered, for about an hour or until tender.  Stirring occasionally to scrap up any bits that are settling on the bottom.

    Spirals the zucchini using a spiralizer,  and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.  Add ¼ - ½ cup of sauce over the top and toss to combine.  Since writing this recipe originally, I have discovered hearts of palm pasta called Palmini Noodles. They are a fantastic pasta substitute and have much fewer carbs.

    Slice the braciole into pinwheels and lay over the top. Garnish with grated parmesan and basil.

    braciole with marinara sauce on top with basil garnish

    Variations of Beef Braciole

    Just like with a lot of Italian food, there're some strong opinions about how to make authentic braciole. The way that's correct usually boils down to the way grandma used to make it! That usually settles any argument, right?

    In some Italian homes, the size of braciole is made using one large, sheet pan size piece of meat, tied into one big roll that resembles a large roast. Where in Sicily, they cut beef, or other cuts of meat, into tiny hors-d'oeurve size pieces that can be served on tooth picks.

    Even the spelling of "braciole" is somewhat a controversy, as some spell it, "braciola." Which one is correct? Well, they both are! "Brociola," is the way you'd spell one large roll. "Brociole," as in this recipe, is when you have more than one, so it's the plural of Brociola.

    One thing everyone agrees on is that it's a delicious and hearty recipe!

    sliced braciole with marinara sauce on top

    What Cut of Beef is Used in Braciole?

    Most traditional beef braciole recipes use top round, but you can easily use bottom round or rump. You can also use veal or pork cutlets and get a really nice result. In Sicily, fish is often used to make braciole.

    The key to really good braciole is regardless of the meat you use, make sure you pound it out well before wrapping it. This ensures the meat will be tender and cooks evenly.

    What do I Serve with Beef Braciole

    This recipe uses spiralized zucchini noodles, but you can use Palmini noodles or cauliflower rice.

    These Italian Bread Sticks served a long side of the braciole rounds out a perfect low carb meal.

    beef braciole with marinara sauce and grated cheese on top

    Is Beef Braciole Keto?

    Traditional Italian braciole uses bread crumbs which really drives up the carb count. They are completely omitted in this recipe, but pork panko can serve as a substitute if you choose to use it. It's absolutely delicious just skipping them all together though.

    What are the Carbs in Beef Braciole?

    Beef braciole is very low in carbs because it's mostly meat and cheese. But the tomatoes and the veggie you serve it with. When served with zucchini noodles, this Keto Braciole has approximately 4 net carbs per serving. How is that for an entire meal?!

    sliced braciole over zucchini noodles with basil on top

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    sliced braciole with marinara sauce on top

    Keto Italian Beef Braciole

    Thinly sliced beef stuffed with Italian flavors and braised in a marinara sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings for Italian food!
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    Author: Julianne
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    PREP 10 minutes mins
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    TOTAL 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound top round roast, sliced into 6 very thin pieces
    • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, lowest carb version
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
    • ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons pignoli, pine nuts, toasted
    • ¼ cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
    • 3-4 medium zucchini, spiralized

    Instructions
     

    • Lay out the thinly sliced pieces of the roast and sprinkle the parmesan, basil, parsley, pignoli, garlic, salt and pepper over the top of each piece.  Roll each one up and secure closed with a toothpick (or kitchen twine).
    • Heat the olive oil in a pot and brown the braciole.  Once browned, remove from the pot and set aside.  Add in the garlic and sauté for 20 seconds, careful not to burn it or it will become bitter.  Add in the white wine to deglaze the pan, be sure to scrape up the brown bits!
    • Add in the crushed tomatoes, remain parsley and basil (reserving a little basil for garnish), salt and pepper and mix.  Add back in the braciole and simmer on medium low, partially covered,  for about an hour or until tender.  Stir occasionally.
    • Spirals the zucchini using a spiralizer,  and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds.  Add ¼ - ½ cup of sauce over the top and toss to combine.  Slice the braciole into pinwheels and lay over the top.  Garnish with grated parmesan and basil.

    Recipe Notes

    *Macros are for the braciole and ¼ cup marinara sauce with each serving.  Please weigh the zucchini that you use and calculate your macros accordingly.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Calories 194kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Italian Beef Braciole
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    194
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Sharon

      January 28, 2024 at 3:12 pm

      Can the braciole be wrapped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 29, 2024 at 8:35 am

        If you need to wrap it a few hours in advance, that should not be an issue at all.

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