Martha Stewarts Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak Recipes

SPINACH FLANK STEAK PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Cut steak horizontally from a long side to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open meat so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, cheese and sour cream; spread over steak to within 1/2 in. of edges. With the grain of the meat going from left to right, roll up jelly-roll style. Slice beef across the grain into eight slices., Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

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.

STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Score the steak on both sides.
• Saute the onion, garlic and mushrooms in butter over low heat. Turn off heat and add bread crumbs, tomatoes, egg, parsley, and seasonings. Blend well and spread over flank steak.
• Roll the flank steak lengthwise like a jelly roll and tie in several places.
• In a flameproof casserole, brown meat on both sides in a little bit of oil. Add wine, cover and bake for 2 hours.

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!

MUSHROOM STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the flank steak.
• Spread one side with mustard.
• To prepare stuffing, heat vegetable oil in a frypan, add onion and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
• Add mushroom pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in parsley, chives, tomato paste, and bread crumbs, then season with salt and pepper and paprika.
• Spread stuffing on mustard side of the flank steak, roll up jelly-roll fashion and tie with thread or string.
• To prepare gravy, saute bacon in a Dutch oven until partially done.
• Add the meat roll and brown on all sides, approximately 10 minutes.
• Add the finely chopped onions and saute for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the beef broth, cover Dutch oven, and simmer for 1 hour.
• Transfer meat to a preheated platter.
• Season pan juices in the Dutch oven with mustard, then salt and pepper to taste; stir in catsup.
• Serve the gravy separately.