STUFFED FLANK STEAK
INGREDIENTS
1 (2
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 4 strips lean bacon
4 slices ham
4 slices provolone cheese
4 large
10 jumbo stuffed green olives
1 large red bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 large onion, quartered
1 whole bay leaf butcher's twine
METHOD
1.On cutting board, use a sharp knife to butterfly the flank steak right through the center. Be careful to keep both thin slices attached. Season steak with salt and pepper and cover with plastic wrap. Tenderize the meat by hitting it evenly with a tenderizing mallet or heavy fry pan.
2.Remove plastic wrap and begin to assemble the roll. First lay all four strips of bacon on flank lengthwise. Top with ham slices and then cheese slices. Place eggs flat side down on top of the cheese. (Form a single row.) Lay the olives in a row next to eggs. Lay the pepper slices in a row lengthwise next to olives. Sprinkle with parsley. Roll the flank steak up lengthwise. Secure roll with butchers twine. Tuck ends of roll into center before continuing to tie. Tie a knot every
3.Preheat pressure cooker to 400°. Add beef broth, onion and bay leaf.
4.Place entire rolled flank into pot and secure pressure cooker lid.
5.When pressure indicator pops up, reduce temperature to
6.When time is up, turn temperature dial to off. Flip the pressure release valve to release pressure. After pressure is released, remove lid.
7.Remove roast and refrigerate. Reserve liquid for serving.
PRESENTATION
Allow the flank roll to chill completely; this makes the roll set up and cut beautifully. Cut into 1
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STUFFED ARTICHOKES
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
4 jumbo artichokes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaf, or basil
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
METHOD
1.Place beer, lemon juice and salt in uncovered pressure cooker.
2.Trim artichokes by removing the stem and trimming the outer sharp tips. Let chokes soak upside down in the lemon liquid.
3.In a food processor or by hand combine the remaining ingredients.
4.Turn the artichokes tips pointing up. Stuff tops with breadcrumb mixture.
5.Secure pressure cooker lid.
6.Set temperature to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce temperature to
7.When time is up, turn temperature dial to off. Flip the pressure release valve to release pressure. After pressure is released, remove the lid.
8.Test artichoke for doneness by pulling out one of the leaves and insure it is tender. If not,
PRESENTATION
Stuffed artichokes make a great appetizer, or as a vegetarian main course. You may also top with half a cup of lump crabmeat after cooking and drizzle with warm butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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