Flank Steak, Rolled Italian Style

Submitted by Your Gourmet Girlfriend

"This is one of my favorite ways to cook steak. It looks like it takes hours in the kitchen but is quite easy. A very elegant "roast"; serve it to your company to impress."

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs flank steaks
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 30 baby spinach leaves, washed stems removed
• 1⁄3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper
• kitchen twine

directions

1. Pound flank steak to about 1/4 thick and as square as possible.
2. Slightly score cross grain with sharp knife (this will help it roll easier).
3. In small bowl add minced garlic, oil and vinegar pour over steak and marinade overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Place steak on plastic wrap on counter, scored side down!
6. Place baby spinach on steak followed by thin strips of red bell pepper, sprinkle with cheese,salt and pepper leaving 1/4 diameter around steak.
7. Tightly roll steak and secure with twine or toothpicks.
8. Bake 40-50 minutes or until desired doneness.
9. let sit 10 minute before cutting into 3/4" rounds.
10. This goes well with mashed potatoes and a green veggie.
11. Note: Can be rotisserie grilled about 30 minutes; let sit 10 before slicing.