Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole

Recipe View Pour marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm (5 minutes).

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine beaten eggs and dry bread crumbs. Season both sides of the pounded flank steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pat the bread crumb mixture evenly over one side of the flank steak, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Recipe View Arrange bacon slices over the bread crumb layer and sprinkle generously with the shredded Italian cheese blend. Starting from one long side, tightly roll the flank steak into a compact log. Secure the log in 4 or 5 places using kitchen twine or toothpicks.

Recipe View Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the prepared flank steak log in the hot oil until deeply browned on all sides (approximately 10 minutes). This step is crucial for developing rich flavor.

Recipe View Carefully transfer the seared flank steak log to the warmed marinara sauce in the slow cooker. Spoon the sauce over the steak log to ensure it's fully submerged.

Recipe View Turn the slow cooker to Low. Cook the steak log until it is very tender and easily pierced with a fork (6 to 8 hours).

Recipe View Before slicing, carefully remove the string or toothpicks. Serve the braciole sliced, with plenty of the flavorful marinara sauce. Delicious served over pasta, polenta, or creamy mashed potatoes.