Rolled Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Basil
- 1 cup coarse dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded Italian Fontina cheese (3 ounces)
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped (1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3/4 ounce)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
- One 2-pound flank steak
- 5 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Light a hot fire in a grill or preheat the oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the parsley, Fontina, olives, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of thyme.
- Lay the steak on a work surface with a short edge facing you.
- Press one hand flat on the meat to steady it.
- Using a long, sharp knife, make a horizontal cut in a long side of the steak to within 1/2 inch of the opposite edge.
- Open the flank steak like a book.
- Cover the cut side of the steak with the prosciutto slices, then top with a layer of basil leaves.
- Spread the bread crumb mixture on top.
- Starting with the side facing you, tightly roll up the steak around the filling.
- Using kitchen string, tie the roll in 4 or 5 places.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 teaspoons of thyme with the salt, garlic and pepper.
- Rub this mixture all over the rolled steak.
- Bank the coals to one side of the grill or turn off one side of the grill.
- Grill the steak over high heat until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes; turn the steak 4 times as it cooks.
- Move the meat away from the direct heat and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant thermometer registers 120 to 125 for medium rare.
- Alternatively, heat a large ovenproof skillet.
- Add the rolled steak and cook over moderately high heat until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the steak for 20 to 30 minutes, or until an instant thermometer registers 120 to 125 for medium rare.
- Transfer the rolled steak to a carving board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Discard the strings and slice the steak crosswise 1/2 inch thick.
- Serve.
coarse dry bread crumbs, flatleaf, shredded italian, green olives, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, thyme, flank steak, basil, kosher salt, garlic, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rolled-flank-steak-prosciutto-and-basil (may not work)