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    Stuffed Flank Steak

    Published: Oct 5, 2019 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Chellie Schmitz

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    Stuffed Flank Steak Pinwheels are impressive looking yet relatively easy to make. Filled with delicious cheese, roasted bell peppers, and spinach, it's a meal that will be devoured!

    It's a beautiful presentation, especially for entertaining. But you don't need to wait for a dinner party to serve this, it works great for a regular family meal too. 

    There are several variations of this for different flavors, and I'll share some with you in the post. It pairs nicely with Instant Pot Wild Rice, or Perfect Asparagus. 

     
    Flank Steak Pinwheels stuffed with blue cheese

    Table of contents

    1. Good To Know
    2. How To Butterfly Flank Steak
    3. Roasting The Peppers
    4. How To Make Stuffed Flank Steak
    5. More Steak Recipes
    6. Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

    Are you a steak lover? Flank steak is a pretty affordable cut of red meat. So if you have a larger family, or you're entertaining, this is a great way to enjoy some red meat.

    It's the same cut of meat I use in my Steak Fajitas, and they are oh so tender!

    Flank steak is somewhat known for being a tougher piece of meat, but you'll see with this recipe how tender it can be when treated properly.

    Good to know before you start

    • For Steak Pinwheels, you'll need about 1 ½ pounds of flank steak butterflied. Have your butcher butterfly it for you. They're experts and it saves you a step! I've included instructions on how to do it just in case that's not an option.
    • You'll need frozen spinach thawed. Take it out of the freezer a day ahead so it's ready for you. Just let it thaw in a bowl in the fridge
    • This recipe calls for roasted peppers-- I love doing these myself because the flavor is amazing, but, they sell roasted peppers in a jar, so if that's easier for you, go for it.
    • The steak is tied up with kitchen twine. Have this out and ready before you begin.
    How do you thaw frozen spinach?

    Option 1: thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
    Option 2: take the spinach out of the package, place it in a microwave safe bowl, cook 1-2 minutes until the spinach is thawed, but not cooked. Drain in a colander.
    Option 3: Place the spinach in a colander and run under cold or tepid water. Break it apart as it thaws more. Drain well.

    How do you get the excess water out of frozen spinach?

    After thawing the spinach, put it in a few layers of paper towel and squeeze the water out. Repeat until most of the moisture has been removed. It may take several times.

    How to butterfly the steak

    It sounds fancy, but this just means to slice it horizontally, in half, but not all the way through, you want it to open like a book. You're making the steak thinner. 

    1. Lay the steak out on a cutting board with the shorter end closest to you. It should be somewhat rectangular shaped, and you want to cut on the long side.
    2. Put your hand on top to hold the steak in place, using a long sharp knife, lay it halfway down the edge of the steak, keeping it level with the cutting board.
    3. Begin slicing the steak horizontally. Once you get a little way in, it helps to grab the edge that you just cut and slowly peel that back as you cut. Stop cutting when you are about an inch from the end. DON'T CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH. Open the steak up like a book. Now it's ready to stuff. 
    collage of 3 photos showing how to butterfly flank steak (slice horizontally)

    How To Roast Peppers

    • Char the peppers by placing them, whole, on a rimmed baking sheet. Put them in the oven, under the broiler on high. They should be 1-2 inches from the broiler. The skin will turn completely black. You'll need to turn the peppers so all sides are charred.
    • Using tongs, remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, let it rest 15 minutes. 
    • After the peppers have rested, and are cool enough to touch, peel off the char, remove the stem and seeds, and dice.
    charred whole bell peppers

    Like playing with fire? You can also roast the peppers over a flame on a gas stove. Use tongs and an oven mitt!

    Simply use the tongs to hold the pepper over the open flame. This is a more hands-on approach.

    How to make Stuffed Flank Steak

    Ingredients

    • red bell pepper
    • yellow bell pepper- both bell peppers are tender with a touch of sweetness and smokiness after roasting
    • egg yolk- acts like glue, it will hold all the stuffing together
    • frozen spinach- needs to be thawed, and moisture squeezed out, see post for tips
    • garlic- because, YUM! flavor!
    • blue cheese- strong and tangy. If you're not a fan substitute with gorgonzola, goat cheese, or your favorite.
    • breadcrumbs- absorbs moisture and adds texture, and also acts as a binding agent.
    • lemon juice- flavor booster
    • balsamic vinegar- adds fullness and tang
    • flank steak, butterflied
    • salt & pepper- salt adds flavor as well as tenderizes the meat, be generous.

    Instructions

    STEP ONE: Prep ingredients

    • Roast the peppers (how to above)
    • Butterfly the steak if your butcher didn't do it for you. (how to above)
    • While the peppers are resting, combine the rest of the stuffing ingredients in a bowl. Once you've finished with the peppers, add them in and stir.

    STEP TWO: Stuff the steak

    • Spread the spinach mixture over the meat, leaving a one-inch border around the edges. If the filling is too close to the edges it will ooze out during cooking.
    • Starting with the long edge, roll the steak up and secure it with 3 pieces of kitchen twine. 
    • Sprinkle the roll with salt and pepper.
    Flank Steak Pinwheels stuffed with blue cheese

    STEP THREE: Cook 

    • Place the stuffed steak on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 425° oven for 35 minutes. 
    • Then move the pan to the broiler. My broiler is in the top of my oven, so I move the pan to the upper third rack and turn the broiler on. The meat can be 3-5 inches away from the broiler.

    A broiler is a heating unit in the top of an oven, and when it's on, that is the only heat source to cook your food. It's great for toasting bread, browning things up (think bubbly cheese), or charring a bit (like in this fajita recipe)

    • Broil for 10 minutes, turning once. This will brown up the meat and give it a golden crust. 
    Flank Steak Pinwheels stuffed with blue cheese

    Notes:

    • To get a head start, you can prepare the peppers the day before, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
    • Thaw the spinach the day before or well before you start your recipe.
    • Use the cheese of your choice. We love blue cheese, but goat cheese, feta, or gorgonzola also tastes wonderful! You can even use shredded mozzarella or provolone. 
    • For a low carb option, substitute almond flour or for the bread crumbs
    • Use 2 sets of tongs to turn the meat halfway through it's broiling time. Take it out the oven, use a pair of tongs in each hand and grab the ends of the steak roll, turn it halfway, and put it back in the oven. 
    • Any color bell peppers work, but I think that red, orange or yellow taste the best.
    Flank Steak Pinwheels stuffed with blue cheese

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    Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

    Flank steak roll stuffed with spinach peppers and blue cheese, sliced like pinwheels

    Stuffed Flank Steak

    These flank steak pinwheels are stuffed with blue cheese, spinach and roasted peppers.  They're easy enough for a weeknight meal, yet impressive enough for your next dinner party.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 269kcal
    Author: Chellie Schmitz
    Cost: $30

    Equipment

    • kitchen twine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 1 yellow bell pepper
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed and extracted of water
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ cup blue cheese
    • ½ cup bread crumbs
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice from half of a lemon
    • 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
    • 1 ½ lbs. Flank Steak butterflied
    • salt & pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Turn the broiler on high.  Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Turn every few minutes until both peppers are completely black
    • Remove from the broiler and place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
    • Turn off the broiler and preheat the oven to 425.
    • Combine egg yolk, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, cheese, and bread crumbs in a bowl.  Set aside
    • Once the peppers are cool enough to touch, peel off blackened skin, it should come off easily.  Dice the peppers and add them to the spinach mixture.
    • Butterfly the steak (or have the butcher do it!) and lay it out.  Spread the spinach mixture on top leaving a one inch boarder around the edges.
    • Roll steak up and secure with kitchen twine.
    • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper over the steak roll.
    • Bake for 35 minutes.  
    • Turn on the broiler again and bake for 10 minutes more, turning once.  This browns up the meat beautifully.
    • Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes, slice and serve.

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    Notes

    • Have your butcher butterfly the steak for you.
    • To get a head start, thaw the spinach and prepare the peppers the day before, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • You can use jarred roasted peppers in place of roasting them yourself.
    • substitute goat cheese, shredded mozzarella, or provolone cheese for the blue cheese.
    • For a low carb option, substitute almond flour or oat flour for the bread crumbs
    • Use 2 sets of tongs to turn the meat halfway through it's broiling time. Take it out the oven, use a pair of tongs in each hand and grab the ends of the steak roll, turn it halfway, and put it back in the oven. 
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6340IU | Vitamin C: 66.2mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    Update Notes: This post was originally published in 2016, but was updated with some more information, step-by-step instructions, and updated notes in February of 2021.

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    1. chellie

      October 03, 2018 at 8:39 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! As for the fillings... Maybe leave a little more room on the edge, or tuck the ends in a bit to prevent that. Thanks so much for trying it and stopping by to let me know! Blessings~ Chellie

    2. Lena

      October 01, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      4 stars
      Hi,
      Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it tonight for my dinner group prep. Would you have any advice on how to get the fillings from oozing out at the ends? Otherwise, it was very delicious. I pulled it out 2 mins earlier on each side during the broiling instructions Bc we like it a little more pink and it was perfect!

    3. Kristen Gray

      December 17, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      How many does this serve?

    4. Kristen Gray

      December 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      Hi Chelsie! Looks great- how many does it serve? Need a recipe for 6 🙂

    5. chellie

      March 25, 2017 at 11:47 am

      Thank you Jess! I miss you! Hope you are well too. 🙂

    6. Jess

      March 24, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Whoa, this recipe is incredible - so fancy, but you really did make it look so easy. Love that video!! Hope you're doing well sweet friend!

    7. Sharon

      March 16, 2017 at 11:33 am

      Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I think I will try it next weekend and put it on the rotisserie! Sorry I can't use feta or blue cheese, those are my favorites! Thank you for your inspiration! I will let you know how it turns out.

    8. chellie

      March 16, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Hi Sharon! I think any type of cheese would be delicious. I happen to like strong cheeses, like feta and goat cheese, but you could easily substitute some shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, even mozzarella, pick their favorite. You could also leave it out if you want, but I think cheese adds so much. As for putting it on the BBQ... (you mean the grill, yes?) hmmm, I haven't tried it, I think my only hesitation would be that all the drippings could cause the fire to flare up and get the outside darker than you want, and possibly burn the twine. You need to watch the temperature. If you try it, come back and let us know your results! Maybe I'll give it a try the next time I make it. I think you'd be safer to cook it in the oven, but I love adventurous cooking! Let me know what you decide!

    9. Sharon

      March 15, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      I want to make this for my BFF neighbors, they are so good to me. She doesn't like feta or blue cheese, any other suggestions? Could I BBQ this? I am so excited to have found your site, look forward to following you.

    10. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      March 10, 2017 at 9:42 am

      So creative! This is such a flavorful recipe.

    11. chellie

      March 10, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Yes, that is my favorite thing about it! I love pretty food, especially when it's not much effort. 😉

    12. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons

      March 09, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      I love this! So creative! Easy yet elegant!

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