Roman Beef Saltimbocca Delight

A real masterpiece on your table. Canʼt do without additives! Saltimbocca, a Roman word for beef, means “jump into your mouth” in Italian. This thin schnitzel, fried with a slice of Parma ham and a sage leaf, drives everyone crazy! Served with delicious sauce.
cook time: 45 min
Gavin Tanner
Roman Beef Saltimbocca Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236
Calories
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
18g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Butter 60 g
Beef (roast beef) 600 g
Bacon (raw smoked) 120 g
White wine (dry) 60 ml
Sage (4 sheets, according to the number of chops) 10 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make Roman style saltimbocca from beef? Prepare the necessary ingredients. Veal or beef pulp is perfect for cooking. Use raw smoked bacon or prosciutto (or Parma ham).

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the beef in running water and dry.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut the roast beef along the wide side into 4-5 equal slices no more than 1 cm thick.

Step 4

Step 4
Beat each slice on both sides with a hammer as thin as possible. When beating, you can cover the meat with a bag so that splashes do not fly in different directions.

Step 5

Step 5
Lightly salt and pepper each slice of beef.

Step 6

Step 6
Place a slice of bacon on each piece of beef.

Step 7

Step 7
Pick the 4 largest leaves from the sage. Wash and dry the leaves. Place a sage leaf on each piece of beef.

Step 8

Step 8
Use long toothpicks to pierce the pieces so that the meat, bacon and sage are securely attached to each other and do not fall apart when turning.

Step 9

Step 9
Heat a small piece of butter in a frying pan. How to choose a frying pan and oil, read the separate articles at the end of this recipe.

Step 10

Step 10
Fry the beef with bacon and sage on both sides for 2 minutes on each side.

Step 11

Step 11
Then transfer the meat to a plate.

Step 12

Step 12
Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and pour in the wine. Simmer the sauce, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Return the meat to the pan. Warm in the sauce for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Step 13

Step 13
Serve saltimbocca Roman style with wine sauce. In my opinion, the sauce here is the most delicious part of the dish. I poured it over the rice and ate it just like that without meat, Bon appetit!

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