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When we think about cooking something special for our guests, what typically comes to our minds? Choosing the perfect dish for the occasion becomes quite a tough job, but we got you. Stuffed Flank Steak may look very complicated but trust me; it is effortless to make at home.

You can make it in the oven, stove or you can grill it as well. In this article, I will show you a perfect dish to impress your boss or the guests, but before jumping into the recipe, let’s talk about the flank steak first.

Why Should You Use Flank Steak?

Flank Steak is a part of meat that we usually make for grilling. It has a beefy, flavorful texture and you can chew it with ease if you cook it right. Making a pinwheel with the flank steak is one of the fastest ways of cooking the meat which can impress anyone right away!

If you are thinking that grilling or stuffing a flank steak is complicated, then you are wrong. Cooking the Flank steak is extremely easy to follow, and if you know how to butterfly the steak smoothly. It is the most desirable cut of meat for grilling, costs the same compared to other high-quality steaks.

How To Butterfly A Flank Steak?

You need to trim the steak first, remove the excess fat and the skin with the help of a sharp knife. Since we need to make a cylindrical shape to make a stuffed flank steak, I suggest you give the meat a square shape (you can use the leftover scraps for breakfast!)

Now take one hand, place it above the meat, insert the knife from the edge, and cut it horizontally. Make sure the thickness of the meat is not that wide but not as thin. The main objective is to cut it through without cutting the back edge.

Now, we know how to butterfly a flank steak, so let’s jump to the ingredients we need!

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Butterfly A Flank Steak Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound 1 ½ pound depending on the need of the meat
Butter or margarine
Dry stuffing mix
1 cup of boiling water
Green onions, minced
Mushroom, or spinach (any one of your choice)
Mushroom gravy
Red wine
Garlic clove, minced
Grated or sliced cheese
Bell pepper chopped(red)

Instructions

Note: Before going to the cooking part, you have to prepare the meat first.

Take the butterflied meat of ½ to ¼ inch or so to your liking.
Lay the meat on a flat surface, with the help of a kitchen mallet, pound it gently. Make sure it becomes flat in the shape of a rectangle.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. This gives the advantage of seasoning it from the inside out. Let the flank steak soak up the seasoning for 15-20 minutes.

Instructions:(in oven)

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C.
Now, take the stuffing mix, butter, or margarine in a medium bowl and mix it nicely. Keep it aside for 10 minutes. Now, take that stuffing mix and other moist ingredients if you wanna include your salad recipe or any type of cheese(entirely optional). Now stuff the spices as mentioned above on the meat and spread it. Leave a one-inch gap on both sides.
Layer the cheese from top to bottom. It should be extremely thin.
Roll the flank steak, make sure it is tight enough to retain the ingredients. Let it rest seam down and try to keep it intact. Start typing the entire steak with the help of a strong thread, measure the roll before tying. I recommend a kitchen twine, tied in an interval of one and a half inches. Insert a stick and slice the flank steak into a cylindrical shape.
Use a separate bowl and combine the mushroom gravy, wine (or apple juice if you want) garlic cloves. Mix it gently and pour it over the steak.
Put it in the oven, bake it at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

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How To Make a Fajita Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak?

Another type of stuffed flank steak that can blow your mind with its burst of flavors is Fajita Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak. So, let us read on to cook.

Ingredients

Oil (olive oil)
Red, green, and orange pepper chopped.
Onion minced
Taco seasoning (or your seasoning)
Butterflied flank steak
Salt and pepper
Cheese (pepper jack cheese is preferred)

Instructions

Preheat the grill first and keep it in medium-high heat. You should preferably use a charcoal grill.
Now take a pan, heat it and add some oil and let it shimmer a bit. Later add the peppers and onion and stir it till it becomes tender. Add the seasoning.
Lay the steak, season it well, and spread some salt and pepper. Add the ingredients that were made before and leave them one inch from each side. Later add the slices of cheese.
Roll the steak and keep it intact. Make sure the filling is inside and does not squeeze out of it. Then take a thread or kitchen twine and tie it up securely. Sprinkle the steak with some salt and pepper.
Now, place the rolls of stuffed flank steak and grill it on both sides every 2-3 minutes. Then move the rolls where the heat is not direct, so make sure to keep the seam side of the roll facing up. This prevents the cheese from leaking.
Keep grilling the steak as you prefer, as it depends on how you want it. Try to keep the temperature between 125 F – 130 F.

Notes

After the meal gets cooked, remove the rolls and move them to a serving tray and cover with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve on beautiful plates: it is ready to devour!

Conclusion

Having this fantastic meal with your loved ones at a gathering or dinner is the best thing one can have. I hope this article helps you cook this delicacy. How did it go? Do let us know in the comment section!

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I'm Pauline, a mother of four grown children, my passion for cooking stemmed from the joy i get cooking for my family. I love to try new dishes, especially when dining out but creating and sharing my own recipes is my favourite thing to do!