Spinach and Bacon Rolled Flank Steak

This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy flank steak.  You can literally put whatever you like in the filling.  I have done it with fresh spinach, tomatoes, cheese, red peppers, and all types of various combinations.  This is a great base to get you started.  Play with it and find your favorite combination!

Paired with a baked potato and you have dinner done!

I ran out of kitchen twine, but toothpicks worked great even though they aren't pretty

Spinach and Bacon Rolled Flank Steak
1 1/2 lbs flank steak, pounded 1/4 in thick
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
2 TBS olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
10 frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 TBS olive oil
1 small onion, diced fine
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes

• In a small bowl combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 3 cloves of minced garlic
• Place steak in a ziploc bag and pour marinade over the steak
• Massage into steak and refrigerate overnight
• When ready to prepare heat 1 TBS olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
• Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes
• Add spinach, bacon, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes and cook until heated through
• Spread mixture over the flank steak and roll up
• Secure with kitchen twine (or toothpicks), place in a baking dish, and cook for 35 minutes in a 375 degree oven

Pretty simple!  This is such a great recipe and it always impresses.  I love recipes that look like I spent an enormous amount of time even though I didn't.  Try this one and get creative :)

Below is the nutritional value per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 195 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  336 Calories from Fat  174

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  19.3g 30%

Saturated Fat  5.8g 29%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  69mg 23%

Sodium  539mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates  4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber  1.4g 6%

Sugars  0.7g

Protein  35.6g

Vitamin A 89% • Vitamin C 26% Calcium 7% • Iron 20%

Nutrition Grade B+

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Very low in sugar
• High in niacin
• High in selenium
• Very high in vitamin A
• Very high in vitamin B6
• High in zinc

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