Kraft Recipe Makers Tuscan Stuffed Flank Steak

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except steak and pasta sauce until blended.
• Place steak, top side down, on work surface; spread with cheese mixture to within 2 inches of edges. Roll up steak, starting at one short end. Tie closed with kitchen string.
• Place in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with pasta sauce. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours. Remove and discard string before serving roll-up.

Steps:

• Start the coals or heat a gas grill for medium-high direct cooking. Make sure the grates are clean. Cut at least ten 8-inch pieces of kitchen twine.
• With a very sharp knife, slice the steak lengthwise into two pieces. With a meat mallet, rolling pin, or the bottom of a cast-iron skillet, pound the two thin steaks evenly to no more than 1/2-inch thick. Pat them dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Combine the cheese, oregano, and garlic in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the steaks and spread it out almost to the edges. Roll the steaks up so that the grain of the meat runs the length of the roll, so you'll be slicing them across the grain. Tie the steaks closed with the twine every 2 inches or so. (You can prepare the recipe to this point up to several hours in advance and refrigerate.)
• Put the stuffed steaks on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook, turning the rolls every 2 to 3 minutes for even browning, until 5 to 10°F shy of the desired doneness; start checking them with an instant-read thermometer after 10 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the rolls, they should take 15 to 20 minutes total for medium-rare.
• Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 10 minutes, checking the internal temperature. (Or nick with a small knife and peek inside.) Cut the rolls into 1-inch slices, transfer them spiral side up to a platter, pour over any accumulated juices, and serve.
• Variations
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Mozzarella and Basil: Substitute shredded mozzarella for the queso asadero and omit the oregano. Top the cheese with a layer of fresh basil leaves before rolling; you'll need 1 cup or more.
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Prosciutto and Rosemary: Substitute Parmesan cheese for the queso asadero and 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary for the oregano. In Step 3, layer 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto over the cheese before rolling.
• Stuffed Flank Steak with Peppery Greens and Goat Cheese: Replace the cheese, oregano, and garlic with 8 ounces goat cheese, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, the grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or more to taste), and lots of black pepper, mashed together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over one side of each of the steaks. Layer 2 cups roughly chopped watercress or arugula over the top before rolling.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix, water and butter or margarine. Mix well and let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon the stuffing onto the steak, leaving a 1 inch border. Add the green onions and the red bell pepper.
• Roll from the long edge of the steak and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place steak seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the gravy, wine OR apple juice, garlic and cheese. Mix well and pour over the steak.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, remove from oven and let stand before slicing.

Steps:

• Place broth, 1/4 cup of the dressing, the ancho peppers and oregano in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add steak; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat steak with the broth mixture. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.
• Mix potatoes, carrots, serrano chiles, bacon and 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro; set aside. Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade in bag. Place steak on clean work surface. Spread evenly with potato mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Roll up tightly, starting at one of the short ends. Tie securely with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak; cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Add reserved marinade; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 hour 45 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160°F). Transfer steak to cutting board; let stand 10 min. Remove string; cut steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on serving platter. Spoon broth mixture over steak slices; sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt 1 tsp. butter in medium ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add celery and onions; cook and stir until 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in 1/4 cup water; bring to boil. Add stuffing mix, parsley and 6 Tbsp. cheese; mix lightly. Remove from heat.
• Butterfly steak by cutting it horizontally in half, cutting into thickest long side of steak and being careful to not cut all of the way through to opposite side of steak. Open steak like a book; spread bottom 3/4 of steak with stuffing mixture. Roll up, starting at bottom end; tie securely with string.
• Melt remaining butter in same skillet on medium heat. Add steak; cook 5 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Mix pasta sauce and remaining water until blended; pour over steak. Place in oven.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until steak is done. Remove from oven; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 5 min. Transfer steak to cutting board. Remove and discard string. Slice steak. Serve topped with pasta sauce and remaining cheese.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in croutons, water and half the cheese.
• Use sharp knife to partially cut steak horizontally in half, starting at thickest side of steak and being careful not to cut through to opposite side of steak. Open steak. Spread vegetable mixture onto one cut side of steak; roll up, starting at one long side. Tie closed with kitchen string.
• Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Add meat; cook 7 to 8 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Place skillet in oven.
• Bake 35 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160ºF). Remove from oven. Top steak with remaining cheese; let stand 10 min. Remove and discard string before slicing steak.

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.
• Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. Season steak with salt and black pepper.
• Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare.
• Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. Drizzle with additional dressing.