Bacon Stuffed Flank Steak Recipes

BACON & CHEESE STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Prep before coking begins:
• Cook bacon in an oven or grill, roughly chop it and set aside. Pre-heat a cast iron grill pan or BBQ grill over medium heat. Season the onion slices with a shot of oil and a little pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Grill for 5-6 minutes each side, or until slightly charred and soft. Roughly chop the onions and set aside. Grill the peach, cut side down, for about 3-4 minutes so it has nice grill marks, set aside. Cut an orange in half, and grill flesh side down for 5 minutes until slightly charred, set aisde.
• For the marinade, add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Season the outside part of the butterflied flank steak with a generous pinch of salt, about ½ a teaspoon. Flip the steak, you should be looking at the "inside" of the butterflied steak. Season with another ½ teaspoon of salt and just over half of the marinade, rub the marinade evenly over the inside of the meat. Evenly add ¾ of the cooked and chopped bacon, grated cheese, spinach, and ¾ of the cooked and chopped onions. Roll the flank steak up making sure you roll WITH the grain of the meat, the long way not the shirt and fat way. Once you securely roll it, use some butchers twine to tie it up and make sure it stays together, about 5-6 knots will do. Rub the remaining marinade all over the outside of the steak.
• Pre-heat a cast iron grill pan or BBQ grill over medium-heat for 5 minutes(10 minute if you are using a BBQ grill). Sear one side of the steak for 4-5 minutes, or until nice char marks appear, flip the steak and sear for another 4 minutes. If using a grill pan, transfer the roast to a sheet tray and bake for 30 minutes for medium doneness, just a little pink inside. If using a BBQ grill, move the meat to the opposite side of the grill that should be set over low heat. Turn the hot burners down to medium heat and close the grill lid, cook for about 25-30 minutes for medium doneness. Use a probe thermometer to know exactly the internal temperature, that way you can cook the steak to your desired doneness.
• While the steak is cooking, make the salad by putting the Israeli couscous in a large bowl. Chop the grilled peach in small chunks and add it to the couscous along with the next 7 ingredients. Mix well and check for seasoning, it may need more salt or orange juice. Ideally you want to add a big squeeze of lemon juice, but I did not have that ingredient in the Tabasco 10 challenge.
• When the meat is ready, let it rest on a clean platter for 10 minutes so the juices can re-distribute. Cut the butchers twine off and slice the meat in 1/2 inch thick pinwheels. Serve on a platter along with the salad and enjoy!

BAKED FLANK STEAK ROULADE STUFFED WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Sandwich the flank steaks between waxed paper and pound with a kitchen mallet to tenderize.
• Whisk olive oil, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic for marinade together in a small bowl. Pour into the bottom of a baking dish that's large enough to hold both steaks in a single layer. Add steaks so that one side is touching the marinade; do not flip to coat. Let sit while you prepare the filling.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly browned and not yet crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Mix cream cheese, Italian cheese, spinach, and garlic together in a bowl. Spread cheese mixture on the unmarinated side of the steaks. Place 5 bacon strips on top the cheese on each steak. Roll steaks up and pin with toothpicks to secure.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

BACON STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue.
• Season steak with garlic salt and pepper.
• Score steak diagonally twice, reversing direction creating "x"s or crisscross pattern.
• Place bacon lengthwise over steak and sprinkle with parsley.
• Roll steak lengthwise, securing with toothpicks at 1-inch intervals.
• Broil or grill, turning frequently until browned on all sides and cooked to degree of doneness desired (20 minutes for med rare).
• While steak is grilling/broiling, cook mushroom and onion slices in bacon grease in same skillet for 15-20 minutes or until browned to desired doneness.
• When steak is done remove toothpicks and cut meat into 8 1-inch rounds and top with mushroom and onion slices.

FLANK STEAK WITH CABBAGE AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook the bacon with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage, vinegar and sugar. Stir in the chicken broth, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly saucy, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put each piece of steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or heavy skillet until about ½ inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle all over with the paprika and garlic powder.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 10 minutes, then slice.
• Stir the parsley into the cabbage mixture and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the steak.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH BACON BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray over medium-high heat to preheat. Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and smash with the flat side of a meat mallet, or bottom of a heavy skillet, until finely crushed. Season both sides of flank steak with crushed peppercorns, salt and garlic flakes.
• Place steak on hot pan and cook 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from heat and let steak rest 10 minutes. Slice meat crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• While the steak is cooking, Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid reduces. In a small bowl, add broth and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is completely dissolved, and add to skillet. Simmer 2 minutes bringing to a full boil, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over steak slices and top with parsley.

ROLLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the flank steak on a cutting board with the short end closest to you. Starting from one of the long sides, cut through the meat horizontally to within 1/2 inch of the opposite edge. (You can also ask your butcher to butterfly the flank steak for you instead of cutting it yourself.)
• Mix the soy sauce, olive oil, and steak seasoning together in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Marinate flank steak in the refrigerator 4 hours to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a glass baking dish.
• Lay out the flank steak flat in front of you with the grain of the meat running from left to right. Layer the provolone across the steak, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange the bacon, spinach, red pepper, and mushrooms across the cheese covered steak in stripes running in the same direction as the grain of the meat. Roll the flank steak up and away from you, so that when the roll is cut into the pinwheel shape, each of the filling ingredients can be seen. Roll firmly, but be careful not to squeeze the fillings out the ends. Once rolled, tie every 2 inches with kitchen twine.
• Place in prepared baking dish, and bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into 1 inch slices. Be sure to remove the twine before serving!

SPINACH, MUSHROOM & BACON STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Lightly score steak with a knife in a diamond pattern.
• Make sure that you do not cut through the meat.
• With a meat mallet, pound steak into a rectangle, as large as possible.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Arrange bacon lengthwise on steak.
• Spread spinach over bacon.
• Top spinach with mushrooms and parmesan cheese.
• Roll up steak from short side.
• This will give you a long stuffed flank steak.
• Secure with toothpicks in 1-inch sections, starting 1/2 inch from one side.
• Cut between picks into 8 or more slices.
• Place steaks on a broiler pan.
• Broil 3 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Turn.
• Broil other side, until medium doneness.
• Serve with Hollandaise Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce (I buy the envelope kind from the grocery store.).

LOADED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients. Cut a pocket horizontally in steak; fill with butter mixture., Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 5-7 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice across the grain.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup wine; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut steak into four serving-size pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. , In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs, olives, cheese, basil, cherry mixture and remaining salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well., Spread 1/2 cup sausage mixture over each steak piece. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string., In the same skillet, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with marinara sauce and remaining wine. Cook and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with pasta.

STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Start the coals or heat a gas grill for medium-high direct cooking. Make sure the grates are clean. Cut at least ten 8-inch pieces of kitchen twine.
• With a very sharp knife, slice the steak lengthwise into two pieces. With a meat mallet, rolling pin, or the bottom of a cast-iron skillet, pound the two thin steaks evenly to no more than 1/2-inch thick. Pat them dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Combine the cheese, oregano, and garlic in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the steaks and spread it out almost to the edges. Roll the steaks up so that the grain of the meat runs the length of the roll, so you'll be slicing them across the grain. Tie the steaks closed with the twine every 2 inches or so. (You can prepare the recipe to this point up to several hours in advance and refrigerate.)
• Put the stuffed steaks on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook, turning the rolls every 2 to 3 minutes for even browning, until 5 to 10°F shy of the desired doneness; start checking them with an instant-read thermometer after 10 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the rolls, they should take 15 to 20 minutes total for medium-rare.
• Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes, checking the internal temperature. (Or nick with a small knife and peek inside.) Cut the rolls into 1-inch slices, transfer them spiral side up to a platter, pour over any accumulated juices, and serve.
• Variations
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Mozzarella and Basil: Substitute shredded mozzarella for the queso asadero and omit the oregano. Top the cheese with a layer of fresh basil leaves before rolling; you'll need 1 cup or more.
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Rosemary: Substitute Parmesan cheese for the queso asadero and 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary for the oregano. In Step 3, layer 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto over the cheese before rolling.
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Peppery Greens and Goat Cheese: Replace the cheese, oregano, and garlic with 8 ounces goat cheese, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, the grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more to taste), and lots of black pepper, mashed together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over one side of each of the steaks. Layer 2 cups roughly chopped watercress or arugula over the top before rolling.