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French Onion Steak Pinwheels

French Onion Steak Pinwheels – Your Quick Gourmet Escape

French Onion Steak Pinwheels are an impressive dish combining tender flank steak, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese, perfect for quick gourmet dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pinwheels
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pinwheels
  • 1 pound Flank Steak can substitute with skirt steak or sirloin
  • 2 medium Sweet Onion preferably Vidalia
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can swap for fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme oregano or Italian seasoning can substitute
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese mozzarella or cheddar as alternatives
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley can use basil or chives
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar optional but recommended
  • as needed Toothpicks or Kitchen Twine to secure pinwheels

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Grill or Cooking Pan
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Caramelize the onions by heating olive oil in a skillet, adding onions with salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Add garlic powder, dried thyme, and balsamic vinegar to the onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  3. Lay out the flank steak and spread the cooled onion mixture evenly over it.
  4. Sprinkle Gruyère cheese and parsley over the onion-covered steak.
  5. Roll each steak slice tightly from one end to form pinwheels, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  6. Preheat your grill or skillet. Cook the pinwheels for about 4-5 minutes per side until seared to your liking.
  7. Let the pinwheels rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Slice flank steak thinly against the grain for best texture. Stir onions frequently for perfect caramelization. Balsamic vinegar adds sweetness; use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

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