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Spinach-Stuffed Flank Steak

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Eat right with our smart picks as beach season nears-without skimping-and bask in big flavors and good taste.

Rounds of flank steak are packed with spinach and surrounded by other virtuous veggies. High-impact elements-capers, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and a smattering of Asiago cheese-ratchet up the results.

Butterflying the Steak: Lay the meat on a cutting board, with the grain of the steak running horizontally. Using a long sharp knife, cut the meat almost in half horizontally, opening it like a book but stopping before going all the way through.

Seasoning Savvy: Mix just what you need ahead of time-2 parts coarse salt with 1 part ground pepperin a small bowl so no bacteria from the raw meat comes in contact with the rest of your salt.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen leaf spinach, thawed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 small flank steak (1 pound)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine spinach, parsley, cheese, capers, vinegar, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Cut and open steak.
  3. Cut several 12-inch pieces of kitchen twine; space evenly underneath steak. Spread spinach mixture down center of meat (see opposite). Roll steak over mixture, pressing firmly to compact the filling as much as possible; tie twine to secure roll. Cut roll in half crosswise. Place halves, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet; rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Broil until browned, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare; let rest, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. Remove string, and slice steak into 1/2-inch rounds. Serve with White Bean and Tomato Saute if desired.

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