French Onion Steak Pinwheels (Print)
Juicy steak envelops caramelized onions and melty Swiss cheese for a flavorful main course.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
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2-3 skirt steaks
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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1 tbsp black pepper
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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Canola oil as needed
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Chopped parsley for garnish
→ Stuffing
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Caramelized French onions
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6-8 slices Swiss cheese
→ Caramelized French Onions
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2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
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1 cup beef broth
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2 oz bourbon
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp chopped rosemary
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8 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp beef tallow
→ Cheese Crust
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3 tbsp Gruyere, grated
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1 tbsp panko crumbs
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1 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp Parmesan, grated
# How to Make It:
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Preheat your grill to 350°F for direct cooking. Place a cast iron skillet on the grill 2 minutes before cooking.
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Melt beef tallow in the skillet and add thinly sliced white onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for 45-60 minutes, until dark brown. Add garlic and rosemary, cooking for another 2 minutes.
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Deglaze the skillet with bourbon and beef broth. Add brown sugar and simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, about 3-5 minutes. Keep warm.
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Lay skirt steak on a cutting board, slice in half, and cover with parchment or plastic wrap. Use a heavy mallet to pound the steak to less than ½ inch thick. Mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then brush steak with oil and season both sides.
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Add a layer of Swiss cheese and a line of caramelized onions on the steak. Roll the steak lengthwise to form a pinwheel, secure with two butcher twine strings, and slice between them to make individual pinwheels. Season tops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Preheat the grill to a two-zone 400°F heat. Place pinwheels on the hot side to sear each side for 1 minute until a crust forms.
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Move pinwheels to the cool side of the grill and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 125°F, about 10-15 minutes.
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Remove steaks and let rest for 10 minutes. Mix ingredients for the cheese crust, apply to each steak, and broil or torch until caramelized. Slice and serve.