Flank Steak Stuffed With Sausage, Basil, and Cheese

By Rander9576

Ingredients

• 16 large basil leaves
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• 4 slices swiss cheese (thin slices)
• 2 sweet Italian sausage links
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• string , to tie flank steak
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion , thinly sliced
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 cup dry red wine (Burgundy)
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 fresh basil leaves , chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange basil leaves to cover flank steak, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
2
Place Swiss cheese slices on top of basil leaves.
3
Place sausages end to end lengthwise down the center of the steak.
4
Starting on one end of steak, roll the steak over the sausage. Tie with string to secure. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Heat oil in large skillet. Add steak roll and brown on all sides, about five minutes.
6
Transfer steak roll to crock pot, seam side up. Scrape all browned bits & oil into crock.
7
Add onions, garlic, wine, beef broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, and chopped basil.
8
Medium setting for 6-8 hours.
9
Drain juices into sauce pan, boil gently for five minutes to reduce. Place in gravy server.
10
Slice steak roll into serving portions. Serve with gravy