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Argentinian Beef Matambre Roll With Spinach And Bell Pepper

Name: Argentinian Beef Matambre Roll With Spinach And Bell Pepper
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef flank steak, butterflied and pounded thin; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into long thin strips; 1.5 cup fresh spinach leaves; 2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced into rounds; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1.5 cup halal beef broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt

Inspired by the classic Argentinian matambre arrollado, tender flank steak is butterflied, stuffed with spinach, red peppers, and hard-boiled egg, then seared and braised until tender.

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 70 min

Technique to learn

Meat Roulade Braising

Rolling stuffed meat tightly and securing it before braising ensures uniform cooking and creates visual pinwheels when sliced.

Instructions

Step 1: Lay the butterflied flank steak flat on a clean cutting board and season evenly with salt, minced garlic, oregano, and sweet paprika.
Step 2: Arrange fresh spinach leaves over the meat, then layer red bell pepper strips and sliced hard-boiled eggs along one long edge.

Step 3: Tightly roll the steak around the filling into a log, securing tightly every two inches with butcher twine.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat and sear the beef roll for 2 minutes per side until well browned all over.

Step 5: Pour halal beef broth into the skillet, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for 35 minutes until internal beef temperature reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6: Transfer beef roll to a board, let rest for 10 minutes, remove twine, and slice into round pinwheels to serve.

Cooking tips

Tying the twine snugly keeps the stuffing inside while searing and braising.
Make sure to slice with a very sharp chef knife to keep the roll intact.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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