Recipe: Flank Steak Rolls (using bacon, onion and tomato sauce)

FLANK STEAK ROLLS

1 (1 lb) flank steak
1 clove garlic, halved
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided use
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 slices bacon
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/8 tsp marjoram
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Cut a diamond pattern, 1/8-inch deep, into both sides of beef steak. Rub beef with garlic; sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt and the pepper. Cut beef lengthwise into 2 halves. Cut each half crosswise into halves (for 4 pieces total). Set aside.

Fry bacon until limp. Drain bacon, reserving fat.

Place 1 slice bacon on each part beef. Roll up, beginning at long side; secure with wooden picks.

Fry beef in bacon fat over medium heat until brown; drain.

Mix together tomato sauce, 1/4 cup water, onion, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and marjoram; pour over beef. Cover and simmer until beef is tender, 45 to 60 minutes.

Remove beef to warm platter, remove wooden picks. Pour sauce over beef. Garnish with parsley.