Spinach And Feta Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak horizontally from a long side to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open steak so it lies flat; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. , Combine the spinach, cheese, parsley, dill and onions. Spread over steak to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides; transfer to the greased rack of a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 400° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes. To serve, remove string; slice into 1-in.-thick 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.

SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Prehat oven to 325.
• Mix together in small bowl feta cheese, cooked spinach, diced red peppers, and milk.
• Fold flank steak strip into rounded steak, leaving a small hole in the middle.
• Stuff feta cheese mixture into hole in the middle of each steak. Hold steak in rounded position by placing toothpick in steak.
• Place steaks in roasting pan (without rack) and cover with foil.
• Bake in oven for 30-45 mins (depending on desired doneness), turning once, and removing cover with 10 mins left to cook.
• Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, just before serving.
• NOTE: These can also be cooked on the grill: Grill over med heat for 10-15 mins per side.

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 PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large resealable bag, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper. Squeeze the bag to blend well. Pierce the flank steak with a knife, making small slits about 1 inch apart. Place the steak into the bag, and seal. Refrigerate overnight to marinate.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Crush the remaining clove of garlic on a cutting board with a large chef's knife. Sprinkle the salt over the garlic, and scrape with the flat side of the knife to make a paste.
• Remove the steak from the bag, and discard marinade. Spread the garlic paste over the top side of the steak. Place layers of chopped onion, bread crumbs, spinach, and cheese over the garlic. Roll the steak up lengthwise, and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Place the roll in a shallow glass baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the roll is at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees F) in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes to set, then slice into 1 inch slices to serve.

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 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.