Ingredients
1/4 cup dried cherries3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth, divided1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 medium onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauceHot cooked pasta
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup wine; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut steak into four serving-size pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs, olives, cheese, basil, cherry mixture and remaining salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well.
Spread 1/2 cup sausage mixture over each steak piece. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string.
In the same skillet, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with marinara sauce and remaining wine. Cook and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with pasta.
