Stuffed Flank Steak (La Bistecca Di Fianco Imbottita)
- 1 lb flank steak, cut in two, then butterflied
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cured olives, pitted (optional)
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- 1 small red onion, peeled and cut into quarters
- 12 cup spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
- 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 14 cup dry red wine
- 34 cup spaghetti sauce (homemade or store-bought like Prego)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
- Process olives, onions, and garlic in a food processor until minced or finely chop by hand.
- Combine with spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread mixture, evenly, over both pieces of meat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Roll up, jelly roll fashion, WITH THE GRAIN, so that when you slice it later the slices will be against the grain.
- Tie with kitchen string in the middle and at both ends.
- Try to keep all the stuffing inside (heh heh heh).
- It takes practice, but you'll be a pro in no time.
- Heat the oil and brown the rolled steaks on all sides.
- If you have one of those casseroles that are oven safe and stove-top safe, use that.
- If not, like me, transfer steaks to a small baking dish and pour tomato sauce and wine over the meat.
- Cover with casserole lid or aluminum foil and bake until fork tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let rest 15 minutes, covered, outside of oven.
- Remove string and discard.
- Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Serve with sauce in pan.
flank steak, salt, cured olives, garlic, red onion, spinach, parmesan cheese, red wine, spaghetti sauce, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-flank-steak-la-bistecca-di-fianco-imbottita-377599 (may not work)