Maltese Stuffed Flank Steak (Falda Mimlija)

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F

Step 2

Combine ground beef, bacon, garlic, eggs and cheese.

Step 3

Stuff flank with ground beef mixture and close up opening by sewing with cooking thread or toothpicks.

Step 4

Sprinkle both sides of flank with chilli, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place in a roasting pan.

Step 6

Pour in half a cup of water to prevent from drying out. Cover and place in the oven for approximately 1 1/2 hour. Basting every 30mins and piercing after the first 30 mins. Check internal temp at 1 hour. Take out of oven once cooked through. I like to wait till it reaches 18of.

Step 7

Remove from roasting pan and let rest for about 5 mins.

Step 8

Meanwhile run the liquid from the roasting pan through a sieve into a bowl and pour back into the roasting pan.

Step 9

Place roasting pan on the stove burner at medium heat.

Step 10

Slice the stuff flank into 1 inch slices and place in the roasting pan.

Step 11

Simmer for a few minutes basting occasionally.

Step 12

Best served with Mashed Potatoes.

Step 13

Don't let the liquid go to waste.

Step 14

Pour over meat and mashed.