Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped basil
  • 12 cup grated romano cheese
  • 4 slices rib eye steaks, each about 1/4 lb
  • 4 slices prosciutto ham
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 onion, peeled and sliced
  • 6 tablespoons marsala
  • 6 -8 tablespoons beef stock or 6 -8 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 34 cups skinned and chopped tomatoes (or a 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes)

Method

  • Put the garlic, parsley, basil and cheese in a bowl and stir well to mix.
  • Beat the beef slices with a mallet to flatten.
  • Place a slice of ham on each, then top with the cheese and herb mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roll the meat around the stuffing, then tie securely with string.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet.
  • Add the onions and fry gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add the meat rolls and fry until browned on all sides, then add the Marsala, stock, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Lower the heat, cover the skillet and cook gently for about 15 minutes or until the meat is tender.
  • Turn the meat during cooking and add more stock to moisten if necessary.
  • Remove the meat form the skillet and untie the string.
  • Arrange on a warmed serving plate and pour over the cooking juices.
  • Serve immediately.