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This hearty Flecia Umpluta transforms tough flank steak into a tender, flavorful meal through slow braising. The meat is stuffed with a mixture of toasted breadcrumbs, onions, eggs, and butter, creating a juicy interior that contrasts with the browned exterior. It is a comforting, rustic dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. The long cooking time ensures the meat becomes fork-tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the stuffing and the savory juices. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Flecia Umpluta (Stuffed Flank Steak
Description
This hearty Flecia Umpluta transforms tough flank steak into a tender, flavorful meal through slow braising. The meat is stuffed with a mixture of toasted breadcrumbs, onions, eggs, and butter, creating a juicy interior that contrasts with the browned exterior. It is a comforting, rustic dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. The long cooking time ensures the meat becomes fork-tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the stuffing and the savory juices. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine toasted bread cubes, hot water, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, melted butter, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and beaten eggs in a bowl. Mix well to form the stuffing.
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Place the two flank steaks side by side. If they are too thin, you may overlap them slightly. Sew the edges together with kitchen twine, leaving a pocket or opening for the stuffing.
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Fill the pocket with the prepared stuffing mixture. Sew the remaining edges together securely to enclose the stuffing.
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Sprinkle the outside of the stuffed steak with salt and pepper. Dredge the entire steak in flour, shaking off any excess.
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Heat fat in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the stuffed steak on all sides until golden brown.
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Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Cover tightly with a lid.
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Transfer to a preheated 325F (165C) oven and bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting the twine and slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1055.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27.6g43%
- Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
- Cholesterol 42.2mg15%
- Sodium 1113.8mg47%
- Total Carbohydrate 159.0g53%
- Dietary Fiber 14.9g60%
- Sugars 16.4g
- Protein 43.8g88%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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