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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.

Serving Size 195 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

336

Calories from Fat

174

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

19.3g

30%

Saturated Fat