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French Onion Steak Pinwheels Recipe

French Onion Steak Pinwheels Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these savory French Onion Steak Pinwheels filled with caramelized onions and gooey cheese, all rolled into tender flank steak for a flavorful main course.


Ingredients

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Flank Steak:

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (butterflied and pounded thin)

Caramelized Onions:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional:

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Butcher’s twine (for tying)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions, thyme, salt, and pepper until caramelized. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Steak: Spread caramelized onions and cheese on steak. Roll up tightly and secure with twine.
  3. Bake: Slice roll into pinwheels, place on a baking sheet, and bake until cooked.
  4. Serve: Let rest before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Chill rolled steak before slicing for easier handling.
  • Consider searing pinwheels before baking for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg