Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy

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Thin beef rolls filled with savory sausage meat, braised in a rich red wine sauce for a traditional Scottish centerpiece. This scottish-inspired beef ready in about 85 minutes pairs Beef, Sausage meat, Red wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Scottish cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 200g sausage meat with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Place 450g thin beef slices on a cutting board. Spoon 2 tbsp sausage mixture onto each slice, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown rolled beef olives on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Step 4: Add 120ml red wine, 60ml beef broth, and 15g tomato paste to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 45-50 minutes until beef is tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove toothpicks and serve with gravy.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy take to make?

Total time is about 85 minutes (25 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Beef Olives with Sausage Stuffing and Red Wine Gravy?

Scottish beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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