Italian Stuffed Flank Steak
Marinade | pounds (567g) flank steak, butterflied | ||
1/4 | cup olive oil | 2 | red peppers, halved lengthwise and roasted |
1/4 | cup red wine flavored vinegar | 3 | tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
3 cloves garlic, minced | 8 | thin slices prosciutto or other cured ham | |
5 | tablespoons chopped fresh | 1/4 | cup chopped black olives |
| cilantro leaves | 12 to 16 fresh spinach leaves, stems removed | |
Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste | Freshly ground black pepper, to taste | ||
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| Kitchen string |
1.Combine marinade ingredients in shallow baking dish. Add the opened flank steak and turn to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for about 2 hours.
2.After steak has marinated, lay it open on a piece of aluminum foil. Reserve marinade.
3.Preheat
4.Cover steak with roasted pepper halves. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cover with prosciutto. Sprinkle surface evenly with olives. Top with spinach leaves, remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, and black pepper to taste.
5.Starting at long side of steak, roll steak up tightly,
6.Place meat in lightly greased oven pan, and pour marinade over top. Bake until browned and cooked through, about
7.To serve, slice steak into
Makes: 6 servings (2 slices per serving)
Rainy Day Pizza
1 | pound (454g) ground beef chuck | 1 | tablespoon sugar |
1 | large onion, chopped | 3/4 | teaspoon salt |
2 | cloves garlic, minced | 3/4 | cup hot tap water |
1 | can (15 ounces) (425g) tomato sauce | 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
1/2 | teaspoon basil | 1/2 | cup sliced ripe olives |
1/2 teaspoon oregano | 8 | medium mushrooms, sliced | |
Salt and pepper to taste | 1 | package (8 ounces) (227g) shredded | |
2 | cups |
| mozzarella cheese |
1 | package (1/4 ounce) (7g) active dry yeast | 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese |
1.In
2.In large bowl or food processor, combine flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add water and vegetable oil. Process or stir vigorously until ingredients are well blended. Let dough rest 10 minutes.
3.Preheat
4.On floured board, fold dough over 3 or 4 times to knead slightly. Divide dough in half. Roll one piece of dough to form a 14”x10” (36 x 25.4 cm) rectangle. Carefully transfer to
5.Cover crust evenly with half the meat sauce. Sprinkle with half the olives, mushrooms and cheeses.
6.Bake at 425˚F (218˚C) for 18 to 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with second piece of dough.
Makes: 16 pieces (about 4” x 3”/10 x 8 cm each)
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