Italian-Style Stuffed Flank Steak

You can save money without sacrificing the flavor of this flank steak recipe if you substitute bulk sausage for the Italian sausage. Then, just add 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning while browning the steak.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb flank steak butterflied

1/2 lb Italian sausage

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup zucchini, grated

1/3 cup bread crumbs

1/4 tsp salt

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup water

1 tsp dried oregano

1 clove of garlic, minced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound steak to flatten and tenderize. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes.

2. Add onion and zucchini to skillet. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.

3. Add bread crumbs and salt to skillet. Spread stuffing over steak to within 1 inch of edges. Roll tightly; tie with kitchen twine. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add steak to skillet. Cook, turning, until browned, about 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, oregano, basil and garlic. Cover; bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove string. Slice steak into rolls.