Stuffed flank steak dinner

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Box (6 ounces) Idaho hash brown potatoes
cupHot water
4slicesBacon
1Beef flank steak (about
Pounds) Salt and pepper to taste
1Jar (12 ounces) brown gravy
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonDried thyme leaves, divided
1tablespoonFlour
¼cupRed wine or water
1Bag (16 ounces) frozen vegetable combinations
1Regular size (10 x 16-inch) oven cooking bag

Directions

In 2 quart microwave-safe casserole combine hash brown potatoes and water Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 3 to 4 minutes.

On microwave safe plate, between sheets of paper towel, arrange bacon in a single layer. Cook on High 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp: cool.

crumble. Cut a pocket in flank steak; season inside with salt and pepper Drain any remaining liquid from potatoes Into potatoes, stir bacon, ¼ cup gravy, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and ½ teaspoon thyme Spoon into flank steak pocke t; secure with wooden toothpicks.

Add flour into cooking bag; shake. Place prepared steak in bag. Stir wine into remaining gravy; spoon over steak. Place bag in microwave-safe pie plate. Close bag according to package directions (including cutting the slits). Cook on High 4 to 5 minutes; cook on Medium 16 to 18 minutes. Carefully open bag; add vegetables. Reclose bag and cook on High 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are hot and meat is tender.

Makes 6 servings From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994