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Adriana Rose

Italian Stuffed Flank Steak: A Tender, Flavorful Delight

Italian Stuffed Flank Steak is a tender and flavorful dish filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, ricotta, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds flank steak
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Lay the flank steak flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to butterfly the steak by slicing it horizontally, but not all the way through, so it opens like a book.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spread the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over one side of the opened flank steak.
  5. Carefully fold the other side of the steak over the filling. Use kitchen twine or toothpicks to secure the edges and prevent the filling from spilling out.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed flank steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  7. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the steak and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare, or until the desired doneness is reached.
  8. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the flank steak in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before stuffing.
  • You can substitute the ricotta cheese with cream cheese for a richer filling or add chopped olives for an extra Mediterranean twist.

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