Flank Steak Stuffed With Blue Cheese, Spinach, and Bacon

• Marinade
• cup olive oil↗1⁄4
• tablespoons balsamic vinegar↗2
• teaspoons brown sugar↗2
• teaspoon Worcestershire sauce↗1
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• lbs flank steaks↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄4
• Stuffing
• cup blue cheese↗1⁄2
• garlic cloves, roasted↗2
• cup red onion, diced↗1⁄4
• scallion, chopped↗1
• tablespoons panko breadcrumbs↗2
• cup spinach leaves, cleaned↗1⁄2
• slices bacon, chopped↗4
• cup dark beer↗1⁄4
• salt↗
• pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the marinade ingredients. Place in a resealable plastic bag with the steak. Marinate for 1-2 hours in refrigerator.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook bacon. Season with pepper for added flavor. Once crisp remove bacon but leave bacon fat in skillet.

3. 3

   Heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the beer and the spinach. Season with salt to taste and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

4. 4

   Add blue cheese, panko crumbs, and bacon to the mixture. Remove from heat and mix well.

5. 5

   Spread warm mixture into the middle of the flank steak, drained from the marinade. Roll and tie using kitchen twine. Place the steak roll in a roasting pan and season the outside again with salt and pepper to your liking.

6. 6

   Roast in a 350 degree oven until cooked to your liking.

7. 7

   Serve with a basic vegetable or mashed potatoes.

8. 8

   This is also great as a leftover in sandwiches with a fresh sourdough bread.