Flank Steak Stuffed With Sausage, Basil, and Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 large basil leaves
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• 4 slices swiss cheese (thin slices)
• 2 sweet Italian sausage links
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• string, to tie flank steak
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 cup dry red wine (Burgundy)
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Arrange basil leaves to cover flank steak, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

2. 2

   Place Swiss cheese slices on top of basil leaves.

3. 3

   Place sausages end to end lengthwise down the center of the steak.

4. 4

   Starting on one end of steak, roll the steak over the sausage. Tie with string to secure. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat oil in large skillet. Add steak roll and brown on all sides, about five minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer steak roll to crock pot, seam side up. Scrape all browned bits & oil into crock.

7. 7

   Add onions, garlic, wine, beef broth, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, and chopped basil.

8. 8

   Medium setting for 6-8 hours.

9. 9

   Drain juices into sauce pan, boil gently for five minutes to reduce. Place in gravy server.

10. 10

    Slice steak roll into serving portions. Serve with gravy.