Description
Flank Steak Pinwheels with Spinach and Cheese is a delicious and savory dish featuring tender flank steak rolled with a flavorful mixture of spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the flank steak between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound it to an even thickness of about ½ inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Spread the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over the pounded flank steak, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the flank steak tightly into a log shape. Secure the ends with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the rolled flank steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top of the steak, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium-rare).
- Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the flank steak in your favorite marinade for a few hours before preparing.
- You can substitute the spinach with kale or arugula for a different taste, or add sun-dried tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg