SAUSAGE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

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As part of a prize I won for a recipe contest, I received a slow cooker. I hadn't used one in years, so I didn't have any recipes on hand. This tasty beef was my first creation, and it was a hit with my family. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth, divided
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup wine; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut steak into four serving-size pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. , In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs, olives, cheese, basil, cherry mixture and remaining salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well., Spread 1/2 cup sausage mixture over each steak piece. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string., In the same skillet, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with marinara sauce and remaining wine. Cook and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815 calories, Fat 45g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 1687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Marvious
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.


ShahJalal Khan
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


James Peresindo
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I can't believe how easy this recipe was to make. And the results were amazing!


Mohammed Samiullah
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


kudzai muskwe
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Latavia Spaulding
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This dish is a winner! The sausage stuffing is the perfect complement to the flank steak.


Kim R
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I love this recipe! The sausage stuffing is so moist and flavorful, and the flank steak is always cooked perfectly.


swagman 8002
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious.


Warsi Sarker
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sausage stuffing and the flank steak was cooked to perfection.


digital smile
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I've never made flank steak before, but this recipe made it easy. The sausage stuffing was a great way to add flavor to the steak.


Sharmin Dhali
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The sausage stuffing is so flavorful and the flank steak is so tender.


Roman Pearce
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I'm glad I did. The sausage stuffing was delicious and the flank steak was cooked perfectly.


Sujon raj
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sausage stuffing is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Mabong Tom
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The sausage stuffing was amazing and the flank steak was cooked perfectly.


DK RASHED VAI
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this dish changed my mind. The sausage stuffing was so good that it made the steak even better.


Nakibuuka Mwajuma
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The sausage stuffing was the perfect complement to the flank steak.


Adrianne Thomas
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My family and I loved this dish! The sausage stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the flank steak was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.