Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
6 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups croutons
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
kitchen string
2 tablespoons butter
Italian parsley, sprigs for garnish
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 400F.
In a small sauce pan cover the garlic cloves with water and simmer until softened- about 20 minutes; add more water if necessary.
Drain and let cool.
Combine softened garlic, croutons, parsley, salt and olive oil a small bowl or mortar and crush ingredients till a coarse paste is formed.
Spoon paste on top of flank steak.
Roll steak with the grain (lengthwise) and tie approximately every 2 inches with kitchen string to hold position of roll.
(Steak will look similar to a jelly roll with the garlic and crouton mixture inside the roll.) Melt butter in skillet and saute the steak on all sides till lightly brown.
Place steak in oven-proof pan and bake in 400F oven for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 225? and continue roasting for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
To serve- slice the flank steak across the grain in approximately two inch rounds, remove strings, and drizzle lightly with olive oil if desired.
Garnish each round with parsley.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 135 min.