Description
A delicious Italian stuffed flank steak recipe filled with cheese and spinach, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lay the flank steak flat on a cutting board and pound it to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over the flank steak, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the steak tightly from one end to the other, securing the filling inside. Use kitchen twine to tie the rolled steak at 1-inch intervals.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed flank steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the steak, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the ricotta with cream cheese for a richer filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg