flank steak florentine
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My local grocery store sells this pre-made at the butcher case. I thought I'd see if I could come up with a tastier version!
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
1 Hr 50 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For flank steak florentine
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2 lbflank steak, (2 1-pound steaks)
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10 ozpackage frozen, chopped spinach
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1 lgegg, lightly beaten
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3/4 csoft breadcrumbs
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1/2 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 tsprubbed sage
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1/4 tspsalt
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1 dashblack pepper
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2 Tbspvegetable oil
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8 ozcan tomato sauce
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1/2 cburgundy wine
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1/2 conion, chopped
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1/4 cwater
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2 Tbspall-purpose flour
How To Make flank steak florentine
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1Pound stead to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Set aside.
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2Cook the spinach according to the package directions. Drain well. Combine spinach, egg, and the next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Spread half of the spinach mixture over each flank steak to within 1 inch of the sides. Roll up the steaks , starting with the short sides. Tie with heavy kitchen string at 2-inch intervals.
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3Brown the steaks in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the steaks in an ungreased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish.
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4Combine the tomato sauce, wine, onion, and garlic; pour over the steaks. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the steaks to a serving platter, reserving the tomato sauce mix. Set aside and keep warm.
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5Add enough water to the tomato mixture to measure 1 3/4 cups. Place tomato sauce mixture in a small saucepan. Combine 1/4 cup water and flour, stirring until smooth. Stir the flour mixture into the tomato sauce mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
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6To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain into 1 inch slices. Serve with the tomato gravy.
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