Braciole | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 – 2 pounds top round or flank steak
• 3 slices Italian bread
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino Romano), plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh torn basil or fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
• kitchen twine
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• ¼ white onion, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 (26.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• Dash of crushed red pepper (optional)