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    Steak Pinwheels

    Published: Oct 27, 2022 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Megan

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    Steak Roll Ups ingredients
    Steak Pinwheels in a cast iron skillet

    These Steak Pinwheels are layered with tomato pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano, and spinach. They are kind of simple to make with only five ingredients.

    Steak Roll Ups uncooked this recipe

    Whether you call these steak pinwheels, stuffed flank steak, or beef rolls, they are simple but look cool. Next time you want to impress some people with just a little effort, try these!

    For a full meal, pair these with roasted fingerling potatoes, mac & cheese, or cornbread muffins.

    What you will love about these pinwheels

    • Red pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese make a perfect combination
    • These only have 5 ingredients ( not including the salt and pepper)
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to Make Flank Steak Pinwheels
    • 🥡 How to Store
    • 🙋‍♀️ FAQ
    • 👩‍🍳Tips & Tricks
    • ❤ Recipe
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    🥘 Ingredients

    Steak Roll Ups ingredients

    Flank Steak: flank steaks are pretty easy to find. If you can't find one use a skirt steak instead

    Salt and Pepper

    Tomato & Ricotta Pesto: also called red pesto, this adds a ton of flavor to the steak.

    Parmigiano Reggiano: when the cheese and pesto melt together, it is amazing!

    Spinach: use 3 cups of baby spinach

    Vegetable Oil: helps to brown the steak and makes them easier to flip

    Toothpicks or Butcher's Twine: to secure the pinwheels, I used 2-3 toothpicks per pinwheel

    🔪 How to Make Flank Steak Pinwheels

    Step 1: Butterfly the steak. If you're not sure how Sarah Mock has a great video where she walks you through it.

    Step 2: Place wax paper over the steak and pound it till it's about ¼ inch thick.

    Step 3: Season Both sides with salt and pepper. Lay steak flat. Spread pesto on it, then sprinkle with cheese and spinach.

    Step 4: Roll the steak up as tightly as you can. Secure it with toothpicks or butcher's twine to keep the roll from coming undone. With a sharp knife, slice the roll every 1 – 1 ½ inches, making 7-9 pinwheels.

    Step 5: Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet or oven-proof skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pinwheels and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 6: Then bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes. Cook pinwheels to 125F for rare and 160F for well done.

    🥡 How to Store

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 day

    Steak Pinwheels in a cast iron skillet

    🙋‍♀️ FAQ

    How do you cook pinwheel steaks?

    Add neutral oil to a cast iron or oven-proof skillet. Heat up the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pinwheels and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes. Then bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes at 400F. Bake pinwheels to 125F for rare and 160F for well done

    What are good sides for flank steak pinwheels?

    Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
    Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    Mac & Cheese
    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    Mediterranean Rice
    Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

    👩‍🍳Tips & Tricks

    • If you cut a hole into your steak while butterflying it, cut a small slice from the side of the steak and place it over the hole before you pound it.
    • Cook pinwheels to 125F for rare and 160F for well done.
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    Steak Pinwheels in a cast iron skillet

    Steak Pinwheels

    These Flank Steak Pinwheels are layered with tomato pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and spinach. They are easy, with only five ingredients.
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    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1.75 pounds flank steak
    • salt
    • pepper
    • ⅓- ½ cup tomato & ricotta pesto
    • 1 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
    • 3 cups spinach
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • toothpicks or butcher's twine to secure the pinwheels

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F.
    • Butterfly the steak (how to butterfly a flank steak), then place wax paper over it. Pound it till it’s about ¼ inch thick.
    • Season Both sides with salt and pepper. And the lay steak flat. Spread pesto on it, then sprinkle it with cheese and spinach. Spread the fillings to the edges of the steak.
    • Starting the shortest side of your steak, Roll the steak up as tightly as you can. Secure it with toothpicks or butcher’s twine to keep the roll from coming undone.
    • With a sharp knife, slice the roll every 1 – 1 ½ inches, making 7-9 pinwheels.
    • Add vegetable oil to a cast iron or oven-proof skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pinwheels and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes.
    •  Then bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes. Cook pinwheels to 125F for rare and 160F for well done.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.6g | Protein: 26.1g | Fat: 15.7g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.8g
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