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6 Ingredient Flank Steak Stuffed with Parmesan, Spinach and Lemon Zest (Pinwheels)

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These juicy Stuffed Flank Steak (aka beef rolls, steak rolls or pinwheels)..whatever you want to call them just know it’s the EASIEST and most delicious best flank steak recipe ever! And it’s only made with 6 ingredients! It’s incredibly good, cheap  and tastes gourmet. The stuffed steak ingredients include parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and torn spinach.  These steak rolls will be flying off plates. The flavors will wow everyone!  

A plate of stuffed flank steak aka pinwheels

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STUFFED FLANK STEAK 

Stuffed flank steak rolls are a great choice especially if you’re trying to impress your dinner party guests, your husband, boyfriend or girlfriend.  Whatever the case may be, you should definitely consider making them. 

They’re fancy enough for parties but also perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. We can’t get enough of them. We’re looking forward to warmer weather so we can make these pinwheels on the grill.A plate of raw flank stuffed steak

HOW TO MAKE STUFFED FLANK STEAK ROLLS RECIPE 

These steak rolls may look fancy and all, but trust me they’re so stinking easy to make! Only 10-15 minutes to prepare or 10 if you’re fast! 

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Cover the steak with plastic wrap or wax paper and pound it thin but not too thin or you may make holes. Butterfly the steak and season both sides with the parsley, salt and pepper. FYI, Martha Stewart has a great post on how to butterfly meat. Trust me, it’s super easy to do! 

I like to put salt and pepper in a bowl with the dried parsley. Give it a good mix and then use it to season the front and the back of the flank steak. You can also use fresh parsley if you like, but skip the mixing with salt and pepper step. That step only applies if you are using dry herbs.  

2. Sprinkle the cheese over the beef leaving 1 inch  border along the edge.  Grate the lemon zest over the cheese. Tear the spinach up into pieces. Place it into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt then mix to combine. Add the spinach on top of the lemon zest and cheese making sure to not go too close to the edge. Remember to leave 1 inch border along the edges.

3. Starting from the end closest to you, began rolling up tightly. Tie pinwheels with kitchen twine, toothpicks or skewers to keep them from falling apart.

Raw stuffed flank steak step by step. How to make stuff flank steak

4. With a sharp knife slice the beef between the twine. You should have about 6-7  pinwheels. 

5. Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Once hot, add the stuffed flank steaks and brown each side for about 2-3 minutes then pop them into the oven for about 5-10 minutes.  

6. Remove from the oven and tent with foil to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the twine and serve with salad. 

 
Raw stuffed flank steak step by step. How to make stuff flank steak
 
A plate of steak pinwheels

6 Ingredient Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls (Pinwheels)

April Boller Wright
These juicy Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls are the EASIEST and most deeeelicious steak recipe ever! And it's only made with 6 ingredients! So yummy! They will be flying off plates. This is the best easy flank steak recipe. It will wow everyone! 
4.94 from 32 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp dried parsley use fresh if you like
  • salt for taste
  • pepper for taste
  • 2 cups spinach torn
  • 1.5 lb flank steak
  • 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • zest from one lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover the steak with plastic wrap or wax paper and pound it thin but not too thin or you may make holes. 
    Butterfly the steak and season both sides with the parsley, salt and pepper. FYI, Martha Stewart has a great post on how to butterfly meat. Trust me, it's super easy to do!
  • Add salt and pepper to a bowl with the dried parsley. Give it a good mix and then use it to season the front and the back of the steak. You can also use fresh parsley if you like. 
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the beef leaving 1 inch  border along the edge.  Grate the lemon zest over the cheese. Tear the spinach up into pieces. Place it into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt then mix to combine. Add the spinach on top of the lemon zest and cheese.
  • Starting from the end closest to you, began rolling up tightly. Tie pinwheels with kitchen twine, toothpicks or skewers to keep them from falling apart. With a sharp knife slice the beef between the twine. You should have about 6-7 pinwheels.
  • Add vegetable oil to a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Once hot add the stuffed flank steaks and brown each side for about 2-3 minutes then pop them into the oven for about 5-10 minutes.  
  • Temperature of the beef rolls are done when the meat thermometer reads 125 for rare and 160 is well done. I usually cook mine until the temp reads 150.  

Notes

TIPS TO MAKE THIS STUFFED FLANK STEAK RECIPE 

Flank Steak - Flatten out the steak but not too thin or you may rip it. 
Kitchen Twine - I use this stretchy twine. 
Seasoning- You can add more seasoning to your pinwheels if you like however, I don't think it's necessary. It's so good as is.  I think more seasonings will hide the flavors of the zesty lemon and parmesan.  
Lemon Zest:  Remember to zest the lemon directly over the flank steak. Don't skip out on this step. The lemon is what makes this sooo delish. I wouldn't dare skip it. 
Spinach - You don't have to tear the spinach but I like to do it because it's easier to roll up and the spinach doesn't fall out. Plus I like to add a pinch of salt to the spinach per the recipe. 
Sear -  A cast iron is best for a good sear. To achieve a great flavorful brown crust, you need to let the stuff steaks (sear) until the meat is no longer grey about 2-3 minutes on each side. This means no touching or moving them around.  
Temperature - Use a thermometer to determine if the steak is done. I usually like mine somewhere around 150 F
Rare: 125 F degrees 
Medium Rare: 135 F degrees 
Medium: 145 F degrees 
Medium Well: 150 F degrees 
Well Done: 160 F degrees 
Tent - the steak with foil and rest it for 5 mins. 
Recipe and post updated 3/10/2019. If you are coming back here for the original recipe. I've added the recipe with step by step pics in attached the pdf HERE. 
TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS 
Lodge 15 Inch Cast Iron Skillet 
Cuisinart 12 inch Classic Stainless Open Skillet 
GDealer Super Fast Instant Read Thermometer
Keyword pinwheels, steak rolls, stuffed flank steak, stuffed steak
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This Stuffed Flank Steak is also makes a great low carb meal and it’s keto friendly.  For an healthy side, serve stuffed steak with a nice simple garden salad, or my carrot and cucumber salad, steamed cauliflower rice or broccoli.  For a heartier side, serve with mashed potatoes. If you think these steak rolls looks good, share it on Facebook or Pin it to your Pinterest Board and don’t forget to follow me

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76 Comments

  1. Claudia Lamascolo says:

    this looks like something my husband would go crazy over for sure he is a big cheese fan but who isnt!5 stars

  2. What a beautiful meal! I can’t wait to make this for my Dad. He loves steak, and would really enjoy the simple and flavorful filling.5 stars

  3. Megan | Ginger Mom and Company says:

    This looks fantastic! I’m still a bit of a chicken when it comes to cooking meat but I’m adding this to my summer to-cook list anyway 🙂

    1. Awww..I hope these steak rolls help overcome your fears of meat! They are seriously delish! Make a lot because everyone will be looking for seconds! Thanks!

  4. Stephanie says:

    This would be such a great date night meal for Valentine’s Day! I know my hubby would love it – and we never go out to eat for that holiday, haha! More fun to cook at home and avoid the overpriced restaurants!5 stars

  5. The steak rolls indeed looks incredible..It looks so easy to make and will be great crowd pleaser for sure5 stars

  6. I would say that these rolls ARE impressive – they look amazing! And the fact that they are so easy to make makes this recipe a rare find. Yum!5 stars

  7. My first thought when I stumbled upon this recipe was MEAT LOLLIPOPS! 😉 This is so creative! I can’t wait to try these!5 stars

  8. I love the spinach mushroom steak rolls. The recipe is very well explained. It looks fancy to me 😋!5 stars

  9. This step by step recipes are helpful. The rolls look so good. The spinach must have given a good taste to it.5 stars

  10. What a great recipe! I also like this because I could prepare it in advance and make it for dinner later. I love recipes that give me flexibility, but use whole ingredients!5 stars

  11. You got me at quick. No, cheesy. Basically everything in this recipe. This quick and cheesy roll is perfect for a small gathering.5 stars

  12. I love beef rolls and yours look superb! I love the inclusion of cheese in the filling. I can imagine how good these taste!5 stars

  13. Stine Mari says:

    That filling looks so yummy! I love mushrooms, spinach and onions together, it’s one of my all time favorite combination.Wrapping it with beef sounds delicious too, can’t wait to make it!5 stars

  14. These look just incredible! It def something I want to try making. And your photos of the process are so gorgeous!5 stars

  15. Oh man!!!! These steak rolls look SO GOOD!!! I’ve never made anything like this! My husband and daughter would FLIP if I made these! Maybe I’ll make them for the big game on Sunday!5 stars

  16. These rolls definitely look impressive to me! But they really do sound simple. I love my steak, so I’m definitely putting this on the menu ASAP!5 stars