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Spinach, Mushroom and Feta Stuffed Flank Steak

June 28, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Want to mix it up on the grill? Try this stuffed flank steak stuffed with veggies and cheese! Served up in beautiful medallions this is a great recipe to impress friends and family at a cookout or for date night!


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6 medallions
Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds Flank Steak lean and fat trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon course kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup Fat Free feta cheese
  • Cooking twine
Servings: medallions
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Lay the flank steak on a work surface, cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or other hard and sanitized kitchen object to tenderize the meat. Once flattened and tenderized a bit, remove the plastic wrap.
  3. To butterfly your flank steak using a sharp knife, lay your hand flat on the top of the steak, and slice horizontally to cut the flank steak in half. Cut almost all the way across, leave about 1/2 to ¾ of an inch intact on the far end of the flank steak. Lay open the flank steak flat like a book.
  4. Sprinkle the salt on both sides of the steak and set it aside.
  5. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the olive oil is heated saute the mushrooms, spinach, and garlic until softened, wilted, and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  6. Spread the spinach mixture across the laid open flank steak, leaving about ½ an inch on all sides with no filling. Spread the feta cheese on top of the spinach mixture.
  7. Select a long side to begin rolling from, begin by tucking a corner and rolling evenly across the steak, and continue to roll until it is entirely rolled.
  8. Using the cooking twine tie around the rolled flank steak to secure the roll and prevent the filling from spilling out.
  9. Place the flank steak on a heated grill over direct heat at between 450-500 degrees. Brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat or turn the temperature down to between 350-400 degrees. Continue to cook for approximately 25 minutes or until steak reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into 6 pinwheels, remove string with a knife, or clean scissors before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, feta cheese, flank steak, grill, Grilling, main, main dish, mushroom, spinach, steak

Wooden Skewers

June 26, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Most skewers are made out of metal or bamboo. If you’re using bamboo, soak them before cooking/grilling.  To prevent wooden skewers from burning follow the following tips:

  • Submerge skews in room-temperature water for 30-60 minutes before grilling.
  • Remove excess water by laying skewers on paper towels.
  • Soak a few extra skewers, just in case you break some.
  • Or soak the whole package of skewers, drain them well and put the extras in your freezer to pull out as needed.

 

*If you don’t want to soak then use stainless steel or metal skewers. They do not require any soaking and can be reused.

 If you enjoyed this tip, check out more about Grilling Safety.

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Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip

May 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Topping Recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser the next time you pull out the grill.

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Fruit
  • 1 pineapple
Whipped Fruit Dip
  • 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Agave syrup
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  1. Make sure to start with a clean surface and clean hands
  2. Begin by heating up your grill to 450 degrees
  3. Slice pineapple into 12 wedges
  4. Place pineapple on grill and grill on each side for 4 minutes (8 minutes total).
  5. While pineapple is grilling, start by whipping the nonfat Greek Yogurt for 30 seconds on low and then for 2 minutes on a high speed.
  6. Add heavy whipping cream. Again, mix on low speed for 30 seconds and increase speed to high setting for 2 minutes.
  7. Add vanilla and agave and whip on high for another 2 minutes or until peaks are fluffy.
  8. Use as dip for grilled pineapple or top pineapple with whipped mixture and enjoy!
  9. Whipped fruit dip can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, grill, Grilling, healthy desserts, pineapple, summer

Grilling Safely

May 7, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

How to Grill Safely

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Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season.

Separate

When shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them from other food in your shopping cart and grocery bags. To guard against cross-contamination, put packages of raw meat and poultry into indiv

idual plastic bags.

Chill

Keep meat, poultry, and seafood refrigerated until ready to grill. When transporting, keep below 40°F in an insulated cooler.

Clean

Wash your hands with soap before and after handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Wash work surfacesExternal, utensils, and the grill before and after cooking.

Check your grill and tools

Use a moist cloth or paper towel to clean the grill surface before cooking. If you use a wire bristle brush, thoroughly inspect the grill’s surface before cooking. Wire bristles from grill cleaning brushes may dislodge and stick into food on the grill.

Don’t cross-contaminate

Throw out marinades and sauces that have touched raw meat juices, which can spread germs to cooked foods. Use clean utensils and a clean plate to remove cooked meat from the grill.

Cook

Use a food thermometerExternal to ensure meat is cooked hot enough to kill harmful germs. When smoking, keep temperatures inside the smoker at 225°F to 300°F to keep meat a safe temperature while it cooks.

  • 145°F – whole cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and veal (stand-time of 3 minutes at this temperature)
  • 145°F – fish
  • 160°F – hamburgers and other ground beef
  • 165°F – all poultry and pre-cooked meats, like hot dogs

After Grilling:

  • 140°F or warmer – until it’s served

Refrigerate

Divide leftovers into small portions and place in covered, shallow containers. Put in freezer or fridgeExternal within two hours of cooking (one hour if above 90°F outside).

Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here. 

Grilling Safely

When the warmer weather hits, there’s nothing better than the smell of food on the grill.

Seven out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have a grill or smoker*, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires.

In 2011 – 2015, fire departments went to an annual average of 9,600 home fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues per year, including 4,100 structure fires and 5,500 outside or unclassified fires.

Watch this video below for safety tips!

https://youtu.be/65RCHLNIKa8

Learn more from the National Fire Protection Association here. 

Filed Under: Food Safety Tagged With: fall, Food Safety, grill, Grilling, grilling safety, kitchen safety, safe, safety, spring, summer

Margarita Chicken

February 8, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Margarita chicken created just in time for Margarita Day. This juicy and flavorful chicken has a tasteful lime flavor. It would be perfect over a fresh salad or sliced into tacos.Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth


Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth
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  • 4 4 ounce boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
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  1. Slice chicken breasts into strips.
  2. Prepare marinade by zesting 1 lime zest, juicing limes and lemon, mincing garlic, chopping cilantro and measuring cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Place a resealable plastic bag inside of a sturdy bowl. Fold over the top to avoid a messy seal and open the inside of the bag to create a bowl like shape.
  4. Add chicken and marinade ingredients to the resealable bag.
  5. Seal the plastic bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 12 hours.
  6. *Tip: The more time you allow for the chicken to marinate, the more flavorful it will be.
  7. 6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on grill and discard the marinade to avoid cross-contamination. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165*F.
Alternative cooking methods:
  1. Oven – Preheat oven to 350*F. Place chicken in an oven safe dish with half of the marinade. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F. Be sure to discard remaining marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
  2. Slow Cooker – Place chicken and marinade in a crockpot. Add 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Or cook on high for 4 hours. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F.
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