VEGETABLE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Vegetable-Stuffed Flank Steak image

This colorful beef dish was always a favorite request for birthday dinners while I was growing up. Savory, special and stuffed full of vegetables, it's as tender as the memories it still brings back every time I make it. -Julie Etzel, Tualatin, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon strips, diced
3 leeks (white portion only), sliced
1-1/2 cups chopped sweet yellow pepper
1-1/2 cups chopped celery, divided
1/2 pound baby spinach, torn
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 cup water
1/2 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Cut steak horizontally from a long side to within 1/2 in. of opposite side. Open steak so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic; sprinkle steak with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In the drippings, saute leeks, yellow peppers and 1 cup celery until tender. Stir in spinach, thyme, basil and bacon. Spoon over meat to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie with kitchen string., Rub steak with garlic and remaining salt. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Place in a greased shallow roasting pan. Add onion and remaining celery. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over steak. Cover loosely with foil., Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Baste with drippings. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove string and slice. Discard bay leaf; thicken juices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.