Italian Stuffed Flank Steak
A savory and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak stuffed with fresh vegetables and melted mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 425°F (220°C)
- Cast Iron Pan For baking the stuffed steak
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic salt
- 0.5 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 2 lb flank steak, pounded to 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and discarded
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves grated garlic
- 0.5 cup diced red pepper
- 0.33 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.33 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp plain bread crumbs
- 4 oz fresh shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 1 to 30 minutes before starting. Pound it between two pieces of parchment paper if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Mix the dry rub ingredients and rub them on both sides of the flank steak. Place cooking twine under the steak and set it aside.
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, spinach, egg yolk, bread crumbs, and mozzarella for the stuffing. Mix well.
- Spread the stuffing mix onto the flank steak, leaving an inch from the edges. Roll the steak like a taco and secure with twine.
- Brush a cast iron pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil, place the rolled steak in it, drizzle another tablespoon of oil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil. After 25 minutes, add the asparagus to the pan, sprinkle with salt, and broil for 10 minutes.
- Check the flank steak's doneness with a meat thermometer. Cover with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes; the temperature will rise to 130°F (54°C) for medium.
- Slice the rested meat and serve with asparagus and pan drippings.
Notes
For a twist, try adding different cheeses or vegetables to the stuffing mix. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.