Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Flank Steak
Embark on a culinary journey with this exquisite Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Flank Steak recipe. Indulge in tender flank steak enveloping a decadent layer of cream cheese and savory spinach, baked to perfection. Finished with a rich gravy made from pan drippings, this dish is truly a masterpiece.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | lb flank steak (can use skirt steak) |
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| 8 | ounces cream cheese, softened |
| 8 | ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry |
| garlic powder | |
| salt | |
| pepper | |
| onion powder | |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| ½ | cup water |
| 8 | ounces beef stock |
| ½ | cup red wine |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | Place the flank steak flat on a cutting board and season generously with salt and pepper. |
| 3. | Spread softened cream cheese over one side of the steak, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. |
| 4. | Layer spinach over the cream cheese side, then fold the other half of the steak over. |
| 5. | Transfer the stuffed steak to a baking sheet, pour beef stock and red wine over the top. Bake for 60 minutes, adding more stock if needed. |
| 6. | Once cooked, let the steak rest on a cutting board. Pour the drippings into a pan, whisk in a mixture of water and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until the gravy reaches desired thickness. |
| 7. | Serve slices of the stuffed steak with the prepared gravy. Note: Cutting this steak can be challenging due to the filling. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 442 kcal |
| Protein | 31.3 g |
| Fat | 29.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.4 g |
Published on Aug 17, 2024 by Luminița