Combining the enticing taste of Italian-inspired seasonings with the rich, savory tastes of steak, prego roll steak is a scrumptious meal. Those who enjoy strong, filling dinners that are simple to make and guaranteed to wow will find ideal fit in this dish. This prego roll steak will quickly become a new favourite whether you’re having a dinner party or just yearning a great home-cooked supper.
Prego Roll Ingredients
To create this delectable dish, you will need the following ingredients:
1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce
Preparing the Prego Roll Steak
Set your oven for 375°F (190°C).
Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlicky parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Till they are well mixed, completely stir the components.
On a neat work surface, lay the flank or skirt steak flat. Leaving a little boundary all around, evenly cover the steak’s surface with the breadcrumb mixture.
Beginning from the shorter side, tightly roll the steak. To keep the roll in place, thread kitchen twine or toothpicks around it.
In a big, oven-safe pan set over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Sear the prego roll steak, about two to three minutes on each side, until it is golden brown.
Move the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the prego roll steak for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches your preferred level of doneness—usually approximately 145°F (63°C).
After pulling out from the oven, let the prego roll steak rest for five to ten minutes before cutting.
Present the prego roll steak on one-inch thick rounds beside the hot marinara sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Prego roll steak goes quite well with several kinds of side dishes. Here are some mouthwatering choices worth giving thought:
Garlicky roasted roasting potatoes, matted
Sauced kale or spinach
Grilled or roasted vegetables
a clean, crisp salad
Garlic or crusty bread
The prego roll steak’s rich, savory tastes accentuate these side dishes, therefore producing a well-balanced and filling lunch.
Advice and Alternations
Marinating the flank or skirt steak in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking the prego roll will help to produce a more tender steak.
To vary the taste sensation, try many cheese kinds, such provolone or mozzarella.
To give the breadcrumb mixture an additional taste explosion, toss chopped sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
Present the prego roll steak sliced and laid on a dish so your guests may create their own plates with the appropriate marinara sauce and steak count.
A top round or sirloin steak will be a slimmer choice than flank or skirt steak.
Jan Braai Prego Roll
Foods
Four steaks—such as sirloin or rump—150 to 200g each Jan Breakfast peri-peri sauce
4 rolls from Portugal
Butter.
Two tomatoes, split
Four fresh lettuce leaves
Guidelines
Meat mallet each steak to tenderize it. Arange in a bowl and cover both sides with peri-peri sauce. Cover and chill till just ready for cooking.
Get ready with a hot braai—a barbecue. About five minutes on each side for 150g steaks, braai the steaks till medium-rare.
Butter the rolls once they have been half split. Lay one lettuce leaf and two tomato slices on each roll bottom.
Top every roll bottom with a cooked steak. Present on the side for guests to add as requested, extra peri-peri sauce.
The main actions are pounding the steaks to tenderize, temporarily marinating them in peri-peri sauce, rapidly frying the steaks to medium-rare, and then building the prego rolls with the grilled steak, tomato, and lettuce. For this recipe, vacuum-packed supermarket steaks turn out great.
Why is it called a Prego roll?
The Portuguese word “prego,” which means “nail,” receives the prego roll its name from. The name comes from the conventional way the steak is cooked: pressing garlic cloves into the meat with a mallet, like nails being driven in.
Although the prego roll originates in Portugal, it became somewhat well-known in South Africa, especially in the Johannesburg metropolis. Portuguese immigrants who migrated in South Africa throughout the middle of the 20th century brought the meal there.
Prego rolls in South Africa are sometimes produced with a larger, softer roll than in the classic Portuguese variation. Usually covered with a fiery peri-peri sauce or chutney, it gives the original recipe a distinctive spin.
Both residents and tourists alike still enjoy the prego roll today as a cherished and famous meal dish in South Africa. It is seen as evidence of the nation’s cultural and gastronomic variety as well as a monument to the ongoing impact of Portuguese cuisine in South Africa.
How to cook Prego steak in an air fryer?
Cooking prego steak in an air fryer follows these steps:
Elements
Prego steak—or any thin cut of steak like skirt or flank—
Olive spray oil
Taste salt and pepper at will.
Guidelines
Using paper towels, pat the prego steak dry; season both sides well with salt and pepper.
Give your air fryer five minutes at 400°F (200°C) preheat.
Lightly olive oil spray the air fryer basket.
Single layer the seasoned prego steak in the air fryer basket. Cook until it achieves your desired doneness, depending on thickness, five to seven minutes on each side.
Turn the steak midway through grilling. To minimize losing any fluids, flip using tongs instead of forks.
Cook medium-rare to an internal temperature of 130 to 135°F (54 to 57°C.). Cook medium to 140–145°F (60–63°C).
Let the prego steak rest five minutes before cutting against the grain.
Present the prego steak on Portuguese rolls topped as desired with grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce, peri-peri sauce.
Advice:
To produce a good sear, pat the meat quite dry before seasoning.
For maximum results, keep the air fryer basket not overly packed.
To find doneness, use an instant-read thermometer.
Based on steak thickness and your air fryer type, change frying time as necessary.
Finally
Sure to wow your family and friends, prego roll steak is a delicious and simple meal to prepare. This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser with its soft, juicy texture and delicious, Italian-inspired tastes. The prego roll steak is a great option whether you’re having a dinner party or just seeking for a filling evening meal that will leave your taste buds yearning more.