Main Dish Recipes - Stuffed Beef Ranchero

Ingredients

• 2 1 1/2-lb. flank steaks             

• 3 tsp. instant meat tenderizer                              

• 1 6-ounce package Uncle Ben's Stuff 'n Such Traditional Sage flavor             

• 1 egg, beaten slightly                

• 1/2 lb. ground pork sausage            

• 1 medium green pepper, chopped   

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion      

• 1 6-ounce jar stuffed green olives, sliced

• 1  10 1/2-ounce can condensed beef broth

• 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped

• 1 Tbs. flour

• 2 Tbs. cold water

Makes 8 to 10 servings

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Method:

1. Pound steaks thin enough to stuff and roll easily. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with tenderizer and treat as manufacturer suggests on package label.

2. Prepare Stuff 'n Such according to package directions, using 3/4 cup water. Add egg to stuffing; mix well.

3. Cook sausage meat, pepper and onion in skillet until sausage is lightly browned and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add olives and sausage mixture to stuffing and mix well.

4. Spread 1 1/2 cups stuffing on each steak. Roll each steak and tie securely with string. Place steaks in a 13 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch baking dish. Pour broth mixed with tomato over steaks.

5. Bake at 350°F. oven for 1 hour or less until meat is tender yet rare, basting occasionally.

6. Place remaining stuffing in aluminum foil packet and bake for 30 minutes. Cool meat rolls 5 minutes before slicing.

7. Combine flour and cold water; mix until free of lumps. Stir into pan drippings; continue stirring over medium heat until thickened. Serve with additional stuffing and gravy.