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Flank Steak Pinwheels

Delicious and fancy steak pinwheels that will be the talk of your next gathering. Perfectly spiced flank steak stuffed with spinach and a mixture of cheese grilled or baked these will for sure impress your family and friends.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate for:6 hours
Total Time6 hours 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

For the steak:

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

For the filling:

  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup frozen spinach thawed
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Butterfly the meat and pound with a meat mallet about ¼ inch thick..
  • In a mini food processor add marinade ingredients and process until combined.
  • Pour marinade in a bag then place butterflied steak in. Coat steak with marinade then seal well.
  • Refrigerate for 6- 24 hours.

Assemble the rolls:

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Take the steak out of the marinade and place on a cutting board.
  • Place butter in a small bowl and try to whip it with a spoon or a small whisk.
  • Spread butter evenly on top of the steak then layer mozzarella, spinach and feta cheese on top.
  • Roll the meat tightly starting from the shorter side until the end.
  • Cut about 20 inches twine pieces, you will probably need 5 pieces.
  • Tie the pieces around the roll two inches apart to secure.
  • Heat a skillet or a cast iron skillet on medium high, pour oil and swirl the pan to coat.
  • Sear pinwheels on each side for 2-3 minutes then remove to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to handle.
  • Slice the roll into pinwheels so the twine is in the middle of each one.
  • Place pinwheels on a baking sheet and pour any remaining fat in the skillet over.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the center of your oven for 10-20 minutes minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  • Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2816IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg