My crock-pot has been getting quite a workout this winter, especially since purchasing Stephanie O'Dea's Make It Fast, Cook It Slow cookbook. This was one of the first cookbooks I borrowed from the library for a test run. After the maximum two renewals, it clearly deserved a spot in my permanent collection.
FLANK STEAK STUFFED WITH APPLE, FETA, AND ALMONDS
The Ingredients:
3 pounds flank steak
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 green apple, diced (no need to peel)
1/3 cup raw almonds, chopped
The Directions:
Use a 4-quart slow cooker. Put the flank steak in a plastic ziplock bag with honey and soy sauce and marinate overnight.
In the morning, combine the feta cheese, garlic, green apple, and chopped almonds in a mixing bowl.
Pour the flank steak and marinade into the stonewear. Remove the meat from the marinade and put it on a cutting board. Put a handful or two of of the cheese filling in the middle of the flank, and roll it up.
Return the meat to the crock, seam-side down. If you'd like to secure the meat with twine or skewers, go for it.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for about 4 hours. Slice carefully, and serve. If the meat unrolls a bit, you can stick it back together with toothpicks to present nicely. Or don't worry about it - it's just going to get eaten anyway. If you are left with extra garlic, feta, apple, and almond mixture, it makes a great salad topping.
My notes:
This needs to marinate OVERNIGHT, so be sure to start the evening before. I somehow missed that fact the morning I was planning to serve it - we had it the following night instead.
There was way too much stuffing for my 2 pound flank steak, but the author was right. The leftovers were outstanding on a salad!
We had no flank steak leftovers. I can't tell you the last time this much meat was consumed in one meal.
Food photography is hard... this actually looked much better than the photo suggests.
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3 comments:
This sounds so good! And easy, too. I am a big fan of my crockpot.
ELISE - I've been using my crockpot more than ever this winter. This recipe is delicious and easy, but looks special.
I'm beginning to think a pregnant woman should not be participating in such challenges. If someone were sitting in the room with me they'd hear all sorts of crazy Mmmmmmms, Oooooooh, Awwwwwwws coming from my mouth. ;)
YUM. And I'm going to have to check out the cook book as well. I never use my crockpot but really should utilize it more since I get home at 6 and we usually don't end up eating until 8 or 9!!
And finally--agreed with food photography.
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