Pistachio Meat Rolls

Name: Pistachio Meat Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Sliced veal thin 12; Ground pistachio fine 2 spoonfuls; Breadcrumbs 2 spoonfuls; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Ground pistachio 3 spoonfuls; Cream cheese 0.9 cup; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 12
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Elena Laudicina

If you are trying to bring a little taste of Italy to your dinner table, then these beef roll-ups are, honestly, a fantastic choice. They are like a delicious blend of Northern and Southern Italian flavors. You get creamy fontina cheese from the north and cime di rapa from the south. Really, it’s a feast. What makes these tender involtini so special is the creative fillings that Italian cooks just love. You might find them stuffed with prosciutto and melting cheese or, for a unique twist, crunchy pistachios.

Look, the thin beef slices roll up effortlessly, creating a super tasty mix of textures and flavors. Baking them in the oven gives them a golden crust while keeping the inside deliciously juicy. The crunchy pistachios paired with soft, salty prosciutto—it's a fun combination to eat, with each bite offering a surprise of flavors. And the sauce? So good.

Across different regions, these beef roll-ups really showcase distinct tastes. Some prefer a lot of moist cheese, while others love a beef roulade filled with nuts. You’ll often see these at family gatherings and local events, sometimes served in bite-sized pieces so everyone can enjoy them. The beef roll-ups with nuts offer a crispy exterior and a sweet-savory bite from the pistachios, which is great.

Whether you get a piece that's more tender from the veal or has a bit of extra crunch, each one is a really, really good surprise. People love experimenting with different cheeses or greens, but the real highlight is always the filling—especially when you hit a pocket of melted cheese or a chunk of nut. And you know what? Regardless of how you mix up your beef roll-ups recipe, baking them brings out the authentic taste that keeps this dish fresh and exciting every time. That’s why these beef roll-ups with pistachios are such a staple at Italian tables, from the northern mountains to the sun-drenched south. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a festive occasion, these roll-ups bring a genuine taste of Italy right to your kitchen. Can't go wrong with that.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 12 rolls: Sliced veal 12 - thin; Ground pistachio 2 spoonfuls - fine; Breadcrumbs 2 spoonfuls; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

for the filling: Ground pistachio 3 spoonfuls; Cream cheese 0.9 cup (200 g); Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Pistachio Meat Rolls

To prepare the pistachio meat rolls, first salt the slices of meat 1 and then drizzle them with a bit of extra virgin olive oil 2. Then prepare the filling. Put the spreadable cheese in a bowl and add the chopped pistachios 3.

Season with a pinch of black pepper 4 and stir to blend the mixture 5. Now take a slice of meat, lay it flat on a plate, and fill one side with a heaping teaspoon of the cream 6.

Roll the slice of meat 7 to create the roll 8. With the given quantities, you will get 12 rolls 9.

Make the breading: in a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, chopped pistachios, and minced garlic clove 10, season with salt and pepper. Roll all the rolls in the breading 11, ensuring they are entirely covered 12.

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top 13 and bake the pistachio meat rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Once cooked, remove the tray from the oven 14 and serve the rolls hot 15.