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Mexican Flank Steak

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This Mexican Flank Steak is a comforting, slow-cooked dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. The flank steak is tenderized, seasoned, and rolled around creamy tamales, creating a unique texture contrast. Simmered for hours in a rich tomato and hot pepper sauce, the meat becomes incredibly tender and absorbs the savory, spicy flavors. Finished with a thickened gravy and melted Monterey Jack cheese, it&# 226;€™s a satisfying main course perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. It combines the convenience of a slow cooker with bold, home-style Mexican flavors.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 146.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mexican Flank Steak is a comforting, slow-cooked dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. The flank steak is tenderized, seasoned, and rolled around creamy tamales, creating a unique texture contrast. Simmered for hours in a rich tomato and hot pepper sauce, the meat becomes incredibly tender and absorbs the savory, spicy flavors. Finished with a thickened gravy and melted Monterey Jack cheese, it&# 226;€™s a satisfying main course perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. It combines the convenience of a slow cooker with bold, home-style Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
  • 2 Lb flank steaks
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 ea Oz-Can tamales in sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Instant beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup Hot water
  • 1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Bottled hot pepper sauce
  • 4 teaspoons Cold water
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
  1. 1
    Pound flank steaks on both sides with a meat mallet to tenderize.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt, garlic salt, and pepper.
  3. 3
    Unwrap tamales and place them along with their sauce in a bowl.
  4. 4
    Break up tamales slightly with a fork and spread the mixture over the steaks.
  5. 5
    Roll up each steak jelly-roll style, starting from the short side, and tie or skewer securely.
  6. 6
    Place the rolled steaks into a slow cooker.
  7. 7
    Dissolve beef bouillon granules in hot water.
  8. 8
    Combine the bouillon water with tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  9. 9
    Pour the sauce mixture over the meat rolls in the slow cooker.
  10. 10
    Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
  11. 11
    Lift out meat rolls and remove strings or skewers.
  12. 12
    Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and skim off excess fat.
  13. 13
    Blend cornstarch into cold water until smooth, then stir into the saucepan liquid.
  14. 14
    Cook and stir the sauce until thickened and bubbly.
  15. 15
    Spoon the thickened gravy over the meat rolls and sprinkle cheese atop each roll.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 146.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g13%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 42.0mg15%
Sodium 2594.0mg109%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 15.2g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mexican, flank steak, slow cooker, tamales, beef rolls, spicy, tomato sauce, comfort food, dinner, family meal, slow cooked, cheese, gravy, easy, protein
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