This recipe combines savory marinated steak with the sweetness of peppers and onions, the creaminess of provolone, and the freshness of spinach, creating a delightful and visually appealing dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 large flank steak
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 6-8 slices of provolone cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Flank Steak:
- Place the flank steak on a cutting board. Cover with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound it evenly until about 1/3 inch thick. (You’re gonna have to roll it so thinner without being see through is better)
- Marinate the Steak:
- Place the flattened flank steak in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- (SEE NOTE 1)
- Assemble the Pinwheels:
- Remove the steak from the marinade and lay it flat on a clean surface.
- Layer the provolone cheese evenly across the steak, leaving a small border.
- Spread the peppers and onions over the cheese, followed by the spinach leaves.
- Roll the Steak:
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the steak tightly into a log. Secure the roll with toothpicks (I used kebab skewers actually) or kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals to keep the filling intact.
- Slice the Pinwheels:
- Use the skewers as your guide and cut the log into pinwheels at regular intervals trying to keep them even.
- Grill the Pinwheels:
- Place them on the grill (I used my kebab skewers to facilitate this and it worked amazingly well). Cook till cheese is melted, steak is done.
- SERVE:
- I served mine with rice but you could serve a kabillion other sides.
NOTES: 1) If you want to cook the veggies a bit more soft than I did, In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced peppers and onions until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside. 2) You can also do this in the oven at 375 for about 30 minutes.