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Seared beef rolls stuffed with cheese and spinach in a creamy white herb sauce in a skillet.

Cheesy Stuffed Beef Rolls with Creamy Herb Sauce

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs top round beef, sliced into 8 thin cutlets
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumb s
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot , finely minced
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

Method
 

  1. Pound beef cutlets to 0.25-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season both sides of the beef with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, combine mozzarella, spinach, garlic, and breadcrumbs.
  4. Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto one end of each beef slice.
  5. Roll the beef tightly and secure with a toothpick.
  6. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Sear beef rolls for 3 minutes per side until browned on all sides.
  8. Remove beef from skillet and set aside on a plate.
  9. Add shallots to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until translucent.
  10. Deglaze the pan with beef broth, scraping the bottom to release fond.
  11. Whisk in heavy cream, parsley, and thyme; simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  12. Return beef rolls to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes in the sauce until the beef is cooked through and cheese is melted.