Spinach And Blue Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak Food

SPINACH-STUFFED STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Cut steak horizontally from a long edge to within 1/2 in. of opposite edge; open (like a book) and flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over the steak to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-45 minutes longer or until tender. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.

SPINACH & FETA STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Starting at one long side, cut steak horizontally in half to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open steak flat; cover with plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic., Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over steak to within 1 in. of edges. Layer with spinach, tomatoes, onion and remaining cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie at 1-1/2 in. intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. oval slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix broth, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove beef to a platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. Mix remaining flour and wine until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve beef with gravy and, if desired, noodles.

STUFFED FLANK STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS, SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Line a cutting board with Saran Wrap. Lay flank steak over Saran Wrap, and cover top of flank steak with Saran Wrap. Pound flat and tenderize, so the steak expands in area, about an inch. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
• In a shallow pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium heat, and add mushrooms with garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Add spinach, and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Wipe pan clean and set aside.
• Remove top layer of Saran Wrap. Top pounded steak with mushroom and spinach mixture, spreading to 1 even layer over entirety of steak, and top entirety with crumbled blue cheese.
• Begin to roll your steak, using the lower Saran Wrap to 'pinch' the roll for tightness. Go slow and pinch tight!
• Slice into 1 1/2 to 2 inch sections using sharp kitchen knife. Pierce through 2 skewers diagonally to hold sliced roll in place (see picture in post for example). Tip- If your skewers are too long, cut them in half!
• Heat 1 tbsp remaining olive oil in pan (seasoned cast iron works great!). Sear steak rolls on each side for 7 minutes or until steaks reach desired level of doneness. Steak will leak sauce from the bleu cheese- spoon on top for added flavor.*Medium done steak is between 135-145 degrees. Well done steak is cooked at 160 degrees.
• Garnish if desired- Reduced balsamic and basil optional. Enjoy!

SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the thawed spinach in the center of a kitchen towel. Holding the towel over the sink, twist it to squeeze excess water out of the spinach.
• Open the towel and place the spinach in a food processor, along with the pine nuts, blue cheese, and garlic. Pulse until the ingredients form a thick paste.
• Place the flank steak flat on a work surface and using your fingers and/or a silicone spatula, spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the entire steak.
• Roll the steak into a cylinder and, using kitchen twine, tie the roll securely about every two inches.
• Mix one tablespoons olive oil with seasoning salt, pepper and liquid smoke. Brush mixture over the whole outer surface of the steak roll.
• In a large, deep skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining oil. Add the steak roll and sear one side for about 1 1/2 minutes. Use tongs to rotate the roll 1/4 turn, searing for another 1 1/2 minutes. Continue until all sides are seared.
• Transfer the roll to a rack, place on a baking sheet or pan and place in oven to roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roll reads 140 degrees F.
• Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

FLANK STEAK STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE, SPINACH, AND BACON

Steps:

• Mix together the marinade ingredients. Place in a resealable plastic bag with the steak. Marinate for 1-2 hours in refrigerator.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon. Season with pepper for added flavor. Once crisp remove bacon but leave bacon fat in skillet.
• Heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the beer and the spinach. Season with salt to taste and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
• Add blue cheese, panko crumbs, and bacon to the mixture. Remove from heat and mix well.
• Spread warm mixture into the middle of the flank steak, drained from the marinade. Roll and tie using kitchen twine. Place the steak roll in a roasting pan and season the outside again with salt and pepper to your liking.
• Roast in a 350 degree oven until cooked to your liking.
• Serve with a basic vegetable or mashed potatoes.
• This is also great as a leftover in sandwiches with a fresh sourdough bread.

ROLLED FLANK STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F; heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the oil and shallots and cook until soften, add the garlic and thyme. Continue cooking until the shallots are lightly browned.
• Transfer to a medium-size bowl and let cool slightly.
• Mix in the croutons, cheese and bread crumbs.
• Pound the steak to a even thickness. A larger surface area is perfect so as to hold the stuffing.
• Put the steak on a work surface and mound the blue cheese stuffing lengthwise down the center.
• Roll the steak and tie off with string securely in several places. Salt and pepper the meat.
• Heat an over-proof skillet with a thin layer of oil and sear the steak on all sides.
• Put the skillet in the oven for ten minutes. Turn steak over and leave in for another ten minutes.
• Take steak out and cover with loose foil for 5-10 minutes and then begin carving. Enjoy.

SPINACH AND PARMESAN STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a food processor, pulse the spinach, onions, and garlic. Add the cheeses, oregano, salt and pepper and pulse until just combined.
• Butterfly the steak and open it like a book. The steak should be about 1/2 inch thick. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture to within about 1 inch of the edges. Roll up the steak jelly roll style and tie at 2 inch intervals with kitchen twine.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to an ovenproof saute pan over medium high heat. Saute the steak in the pan until brown on all sides, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Brush the steak with the A-1 Steak Sauce and transfer to the oven. Roast for about 15 minutes.
• Turn the steak over, baste again with the sauce and roast an additional 10 minutes or until 125 - 130 degrees for medium rare. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for about 5 - 10 minutes.
• Slice in rounds with a sharp knife and serve.

CHEESE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Flatten steak to 1/4-in. thickness. In a bowl, combine the pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour half of the marinade into a resealable plastic bag; add meat. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4-8 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple juice mixture., Drain and discard marinade from meat. For stuffing, in a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, pecans, onion, parsley and garlic. Sprinkle stuffing over meat. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Tie with kitchen string., In a small skillet, brown meat in oil until browned on all sides. Pour reserved marinade into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Thicken pan juices if desired.

SPINACH-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• In a medium bowl, combine spinach, parsley, cheese, capers, vinegar, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cut and open steak.
• Cut several 12-inch pieces of kitchen twine; space evenly underneath steak. Spread spinach mixture down center of meat (see opposite). Roll steak over mixture, pressing firmly to compact the filling as much as possible; tie twine to secure roll. Cut roll in half crosswise. Place halves, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet; rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Broil until browned, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare; let rest, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. Remove string, and slice steak into 1/2-inch rounds.

FLANK STEAK STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE, BASIL, AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Arrange basil leaves to cover flank steak, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
• Place Swiss cheese slices on top of basil leaves.
• Place sausages end to end lengthwise down the center of the steak.
• Starting on one end of steak, roll the steak over the sausage. Tie with string to secure. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add steak roll and brown on all sides, about five minutes.
• Transfer steak roll to crock pot, seam side up. Scrape all browned bits & oil into crock.
• Add onions, garlic, wine, beef broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, and chopped basil.
• Medium setting for 6-8 hours.
• Drain juices into sauce pan, boil gently for five minutes to reduce. Place in gravy server.
• Slice steak roll into serving portions. Serve with gravy.