Heart-Healthy Savory Beef Roll with Spinach and Cheese

Elevate your dinner table with this *Heart-Healthy Savory Beef Roll with Spinach and Cheese*, a flavorful yet nutritious main course that's perfect for family meals or special occasions. Made with tender, lean beef flank steak, this recipe features a delectable filling of wilted fresh spinach, low-fat mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all rolled into a compact, protein-packed masterpiece. The golden sear and oven baking lock in juiciness, while a splash of balsamic vinegar and low-sodium beef broth create a rich, mouthwatering sauce. Not only is this dish low in unhealthy fats and sodium, but it’s also brimming with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal choice for heart-conscious eaters. Serve this succulent beef roll sliced into elegant rounds for a striking presentation that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean beef flank steak
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium beef broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the flank steak on a clean surface. Use a meat mallet to gently pound it until it is about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 5

In a bowl, mix the wilted spinach with low-fat mozzarella cheese, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the flattened flank steak.

Step 7

Carefully roll the steak up tightly, starting from one of the short ends. Secure the roll with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.

Step 8

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roll on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Add the balsamic vinegar and low-sodium beef broth to the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the beef roll rest for 5 minutes before slicing into rounds.

Step 12

Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining sauce from the skillet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1509.0

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 383.5mg	0%
Sodium 2449.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 168.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 887.0mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 1752.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 44.8%

Carbs: 3.3%