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French Onion Steak Pinwheels Recipe

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Delicious French Onion Steak Pinwheels featuring tender flank steak rolled with rich caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese. These savory pinwheels are perfect for an elegant dinner or special occasion, combining classic French onion flavors with juicy, perfectly baked steak.

Ingredients

Flank Steak

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (butterflied and pounded thin)

Caramelized Onions

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • Butcher’s twine (for tying)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, sliced onions, butter, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare Steak: Lay the butterflied and pounded flank steak flat. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the steak, then sprinkle the shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese on top. Carefully roll the steak tightly into a log shape and secure it with butcher’s twine at regular intervals to hold its shape.
  3. Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the rolled steak into 1 to 1.5 inch pinwheels, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Serve: Remove the pinwheels from the oven, let them rest for 5 minutes to redistribute the juices, then carefully remove the twine before serving warm.

Notes

  • Make sure to pound the flank steak thin and evenly for easy rolling and even cooking.
  • You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese or another melting cheese of your choice.
  • Caramelizing onions slowly really develops the rich sweetness essential to this dish.
  • Use fresh thyme for best flavor, but dried thyme works as well in a smaller quantity.
  • Letting the pinwheels rest after baking helps keep them juicy when sliced.

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