Description
Flank Steak Pinwheels are a flavorful and visually impressive grilled dish featuring thinly pounded flank steak rolled with a savory blend of rosemary, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and shaved Parmesan cheese. These pinwheels grill quickly to juicy perfection, making them ideal for an easy yet elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 2 lbs flank steak
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Zest of 2 lemons, divided
Herb and Cheese Filling
- 4 tablespoons rosemary, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Other
- Pre-soaked skewers
Instructions
- Prepare Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for searing the steak pinwheels evenly on both sides.
- Prepare Steak: Lay the flank steaks flat on a large work surface and, if needed, lightly pound with a meat mallet to achieve an even thickness between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. This helps the steak roll smoothly and cook evenly.
- Season Steak: Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each steak and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter the zest of 1 lemon evenly over each piece for a fresh citrus flavor.
- Add Herb and Cheese Layer: Spread the chopped rosemary and grated garlic evenly over the steaks. Then scatter about 1 cup of loosely packed parsley leaves on each steak followed by a generous layer of shaved Parmesan cheese on top of the herbs.
- Roll and Secure: Carefully roll each flank steak tightly into a pinwheel shape, enclosing the herb and cheese filling. Skewer the rolls through the center using pre-soaked skewers placed approximately 1.5 inches apart to keep the pinwheels secure and intact during grilling.
- Slice Into Pinwheels: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled steaks between the skewers to create about 6 evenly sized pinwheels per steak, each approximately 1 1/2 inches thick and 4 inches in diameter.
- Grill the Pinwheels: Place the pinwheels on the preheated grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until they reach your preferred level of doneness. The grill marks and slight char add smoky flavor and enhance the presentation.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and easy with prep and grilling completed in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests.
- Pre-soaking the skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Adjust grilling time depending on the thickness of the pinwheels and desired doneness.
- Serve with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 504 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 59 g
- Cholesterol: 158 mg
