Grilled Stuffed Flank Steak Pinwheels

Flank Steak Pinwheels Recipe on an Offset Smoker

Loaded with creamy cheese, garlic, and fresh spinach, these pinwheel delivers the perfect bite of smoky, cheesy, savory steak. They look impressive, come together quickly, and pair beautifully with grilled veggies or chimichurri. Ideal for your next cookout, Kenna with @KennasKitchenOfficial made these on the Char-Griller Smokin’ Pro Barrel Grill and Offset Smoker. You can make these pinwheels on any charcoal grill to give you that amazing smoky flavor!

Juicy, cheesy and full of smokey flavor - perfect for Hot Grill Summer. Watch the recipe video on Instagram

An offset smoker's large cooking area and ability for direct and indirect grilling make it perfect for grilling pinwheels. You’ll get that high-heat sear while maintaining control to avoid overcooking the delicate cheesy center.

Instructions

Prepare the Flank Steak

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   Butterfly the steak by slicing it horizontally across the grain—don’t cut all the way through.

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   Open it like a book and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap.

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   Pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet.

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Make the Filling

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   In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

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   Mix until well blended.

Assemble the Pinwheels

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   Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the steak, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

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    Add a layer of chopped spinach on top.

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    Roll the steak tightly from the long end (like a jelly roll), tucking as you go.

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    Tie with butcher’s twine every 1.5–2 inches.

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    Slice into pinwheels between the ties, about 1.5–2 inches thick.

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Grill on the Smokin’ Pro

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    Preheat your Char-Griller Smokin’ Pro for direct grilling over medium-high heat.

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    Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking and lightly brush pinwheels with olive oil

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    Grill pinwheels for 5–6 minutes per side until charred and internal temp reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare.

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    For thicker pinwheels, move them to indirect heat and cover the grill for a few extra minutes.

Rest & Serve

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    Let the pinwheels rest for 5 minutes. Remove twine and serve warm. For extra flair, drizzle with chimichurri or a touch of olive oil.

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