Flank Steak Pinwheels

Real prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12-16 minutes
Serves: 2-4
Side dish suggestions: Baked potatoes, seasonal fruit, dinner rolls

Supplies:
• Roasting rack
• Baking sheet
• Meat tenderizer
• Toothpicks
• Bowl

From the freezer:
• Chopped spinach (10 oz), thawed and drained well

From the the pantry:
• Garlic, 2 cloves (freshly pressed or minced)

Fresh:
• 1-2# flank steak
• 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 c grated parmesan
• 2 tbl butter, melted

Preparation:
1. Heat broiler. (Use low if you have low and high.)
2. Use the flat side of the meat tenderizer to flatten flank steak into 8 inch by 12 inch rectangle (1#) or 8 inch by 20 inch rectangle (2#).
3. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, bacon crumbles, spinach, and garlic. Spread evenly over flank steak. Sprinkle with parmesan.
4. Roll up steak starting with the long side. Secure with toothpicks and cut in 1.5 inch pinwheels.
5. Arrange on roasting rack on baking sheet. Place in oven 4-6 inches from broiler for 6-8 minutes. Flip over and broil 6-8 minutes longer.

Cook time totals: 12 min for medium, 14 min for medium-well, 16 min for well done. Make sure to do a good job pounding the meat. Break up all the tendons and attachments. Your mouth will thank you!