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Note: I like to use round steak, like my mother used in this recipe, but sometimes I cannot find it, so I substitute it with flank steak.
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Pound steak until about 1/4 inch thick.
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Score surface of steak and brush with French dressing.
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Lay it out on your work surface and set aside.
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In large skillet (with lid), heat about 1/4 cup of drippings or oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and cook 5 minutes until soft.
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Increase to medium high and add bread cubes and parsley.
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Cook until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
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Spread mixture evenly over steak, pressing it into the meat.
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Tightly roll the steak while keeping as much of the bread mixture intact as you roll.
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Tie with string.
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Heat remaining drippings over medium high heat and add steak roll to pan.
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Brown on all sides about 10 minutes.
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In separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and thyme.
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Pour over steak.
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Bring to boil.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
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Carefully take steak from pan, keeping stuffing intact.
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Remove all strings.
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Slice into 2 inch slices.
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Serve over rice spooning sauce over steak.