French Onion Steak Pinwheels Recipe
These French Onion Steak Pinwheels are a delicious and elegant main course featuring tender flank steak rolled up with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese. Perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Roasting
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Flank Steak:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (butterflied and pounded to 1/2 inch thick)
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Kitchen twine or toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 15–20 minutes until caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme, then let cool slightly.
- Prepare Steak: Season butterflied flank steak with salt and pepper. Spread caramelized onions over the steak, sprinkle Gruyère cheese, and roll up tightly.
- Cook Pinwheels: Sear in olive oil, then roast in a preheated oven until desired doneness. Rest before serving.
Notes
- To make slicing easier, chill the rolled steak before cutting. You can also grill the pinwheels instead of roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak pinwheel
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
