Description
Discover the ultimate Smoked Beef Saltimbocca, an Italian-inspired main that pairs tender thinly sliced beef with savory smoked beef and fragrant sage. Pan‑seared to a golden finish and deglazed with sweet grape juice, this quick 15‑minute dish delivers a rich, buttery sauce that elevates any dinner. Perfect for weeknight meals or elegant gatherings, the recipe serves four and offers a balance of smoky, herbaceous, and slightly sweet flavors that will impress your guests. Serve with rice and gre
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef
- 8 slices smoked beef
- 1 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Lay the thinly sliced beef on a clean surface and pat dry. Season with salt and optional garlic.
- Place a slice of smoked beef on each piece, add sage leaves, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the rolls on all sides, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Add grape juice, scrape up browned bits, and simmer until reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Remove rolls, let rest briefly, discard toothpicks, and drizzle with the reduced sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes to the butter. Use lemon zest in the reduction for a citrus twist. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan‑searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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