Pressure-Cooker Sausage-Stuffed Flank Steak

Name: Pressure-Cooker Sausage-Stuffed Flank Steak
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth, divided; 1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped; 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage; 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; Hot cooked noodles

Total Time Prep: 40 min. + standing Cook: 15 min. + releasing

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This rich and hearty entree is perfect for entertaining but easy enough for weeknight meals with the family. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Ingredients

3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth, divided
1/4 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Hot cooked noodles

Directions

Combine 1/4 cup wine with cherries; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut steak into 4 serving-size pieces; pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Using 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, season both sides.
Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. oil; cook onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs, olives, cheese, basil, cherry mixture and remaining pepper. Crumble sausage over bread crumb mixture; mix well.
Divide the sausage mixture into 4 portions; spread evenly over each steak piece. Roll up steaks jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string.
Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. Add remaining oil; brown meat on all sides. Top with marinara sauce and remaining wine. Press cancel. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve with pasta.

This rich and hearty entree is perfect for entertaining but easy enough for weeknight meals with the family. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

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