Description
These 6 Ingredient Flank Steak Pinwheels are stuffed with fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese, and zesty lemon for a flavorful and elegant main dish. Easy to make yet impressive, the steak is rolled, seared, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tsp dried parsley (or fresh, if preferred)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups spinach, torn
- 1.5 lb flank steak
- 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
- Zest from one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare steak: Lay flank steak flat on a cutting board. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix spinach, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Spread mixture evenly over the steak.
- Roll steak: Carefully roll steak from one end to the other, securing with kitchen twine if needed. Slice into pinwheels about 1–1.5 inches thick.
- Sear steak: Heat butter or oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pinwheels on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake 10–15 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Serve: Remove twine, arrange pinwheels on a platter, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for a brighter flavor.
- Ensure steak is sliced evenly to roll easily.
- Pinwheels can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge before cooking.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: flank steak pinwheels, stuffed steak, Parmesan and spinach steak, lemon zest steak, easy steak recipe