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Matambre, traditional Argentinian stuffed flank steak with colorful fillings.

Matambre

Matambre is a traditional Argentine dish featuring flank steak rolled with a hearty stuffing of spinach, eggs, olives, and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 350

Ingredients

For the Matambre

  • 1 piece flank steak Use a good quality flank steak
  • 2 cups spinach Fresh spinach preferred
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped Any color bell peppers can be used
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped Use yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best flavor
  • 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs, chopped Peel and chop before adding
  • 1/2 cup olives, chopped Green or black olives work well
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Use plain breadcrumbs
  • to taste tsp salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste tsp pepper Adjust according to preference
  • as needed tbsp olive oil for cooking Use for sautéing and searing
  • as needed garnish parsley Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lay the flank steak flat on a clean surface and season it with salt and pepper.

Cooking

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, olives, and breadcrumbs.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the flank steak.
  • Roll the steak tightly and secure it with kitchen twine.
  • Heat more olive oil in a skillet and sear the rolled steak on all sides until browned.
  • Place the seared steak in the oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes.

Serving

  • Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Make sure to roll the steak tightly to keep the stuffing intact. Let the Matambre rest after baking to keep it juicy.
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