Rolled Flank Steak

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   Pre-heat oven to 400u00b0.

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   In a small sauce pan cover the garlic cloves with water and simmer until softened- about 20 minutes; add more water if necessary.

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   Drain and let cool.

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   Combine softened garlic, croutons, parsley, salt and olive oil a small bowl or mortar and crush ingredients till a coarse paste is formed.

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   Spoon paste on top of flank steak.

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   Roll steak with the grain (lengthwise) and tie approximately every 2 inches with kitchen string to hold position of roll.

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   (Steak will look similar to a jelly roll with the garlic and crouton mixture inside the roll.) Melt butter in skillet and saute the steak on all sides till lightly brown.

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   Place steak in oven-proof pan and bake in 400u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.

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   Reduce heat to 225u00b0 and continue roasting for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

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    To serve- slice the flank steak across the grain in approximately two inch rounds, remove strings, and drizzle lightly with olive oil if desired.

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    Garnish each round with parsley.

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