Name: Flank Steak Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steak; Olive oil; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; Zest of 2 lemons (divided); 4 tablespoons rosemary (stemmed and coarsely chopped); 8 cloves garlic (grated); 2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese; Pre-soaked skewers

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Flank steak pinwheels on the grill are an inexpensive way to enjoy beefsteak on the grill. This recipe looks fancy and pricey but it is can be ready to serve in 25 minutes for just a few dollars per serving.

How to Make Flank Steak Pinwheels

(Complete recipe and cooking video are at the end of this post.)

This fast and simple grill recipe is a favorite of our family. You’re going to start the recipe by gathering the following ingredients and supplies:

Flank steak
Olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Lemon zest
Rosemary
Garlic
Italian parsley (flat-leaf)
Parmesan cheese
Pre-soaked wooden skewers

Flank Steak Pinwheels feature quality flattened flank steak that is butterflied, flattened, and topped with some savory greens of your choice with a little Parmesan cheese. The seasoned steak is then rolled up and grilled to summer perfection.

If you have a good friend who is also a fabulous cook and she has you over to prepare this for you, that’s an added bonus. Below are the basic steps that show April making this recipe.

1. Start by butterflying a cut of flank steak and then tenderize it with a mallet. Add some olive oil, salt and pepper, and other toppings as shown.

2. Tightly roll the flank steak and toppings, starting at one end.

3. Place some water-soaked wood skewers about an inch apart, through the meat roll.

4. Use a sharp knife and carefully slice the portions between the skewers.

Finally, you will grill these steak pinwheels over a hotbed of coals or over a propane flame. About five minutes on each side is all you need, depending on how you like your steak done.

These Flank Steak Pinwheels combine a blend of savory greens with some light seasoning and cheese. Through the magic of the grilling process, everything comes together very nicely. The char-grilled steak, the heat-enhanced flavor of the greens, and the melted cheese which ties it all together. Truly, savory summer perfection.

Besides the flavor and the fact that these steak pinwheels are grilled, I love how versatile this recipe is. Use what greens you have on hand or the ones that you prefer. Spinach would work great with this, perhaps with feta cheese.

I never would have imagined using Italian parsley as April did but I have to tell you, she made a believer out of me. Again. Give this one a try and let us know how you like it. Then, try to wait patiently to taste what April has in store for us next. I can’t wait!

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