Rolled Flank Steak with Green Olives and Oregano
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 cups basic tomato sauce (recipe also posted)
- 1 cup green Italian olives (preferably Ascolane)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 3⁄4 lbs beef flank steak, sliced into 8 thin scallops
- salt and pepper
- flour, for dusting
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, olives, and 2 Tablespoons of the oregano and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer while you assemble the braciole.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the cheese, parsley, and nutmeg until well blended.
- Lay the pieces of steak out on a board and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the cheese mixture evenly over the beef, spreading to form a thin layer on top of each piece.
- Roll up each piece like a jelly roll and tie securely with a piece of butcher's twine.
- Season with salt and pepper and roll in flour to coat lightly.
- In a 12-14 inch skillet, heat the olive oil until smoking.
- Place 4 rolled steak pieces at a time in the skillet and brown evenly, rolling with tongs or a wooden spoon.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with 4 remaining rolls.
- Pour off the cooking oil.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the wine, stirring the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits.
- Add the simmering tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Add the beef rolls and simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes, until the meat is cooked through.
- Remove the meat to a heated platter, pour the sauce over, and garnish with the remaining tablespoon of oregano.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
skat5762
Hampton Roads, Virginia
Food, felines, vino, photography