Prepared for stuffing at home
Beef flank can be opened out to create a broad surface over which different fillings can be spread. In this case it is supplied already opened, so there is no need to prepare the cut before starting the recipe.
This allows you to adapt the filling to your own taste and prepare a complete rolled piece for slower cooking.
How to prepare it
Lay the meat flat, spread the filling while leaving a little space around the edges, and roll the piece. It is then best tied or secured so that it keeps its shape during cooking.
It can be cooked in the oven or in a pot with vegetables and cooking liquid. Once cooked, allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
About Tolecarnes
Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.
Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.
During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.
Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.
Frequently asked questions
Is the beef supplied already opened out?
Yes. It is supplied already opened to make stuffed recipes easier to prepare.
What kind of filling can be used?
The filling can be adapted to the recipe with vegetables, egg, nuts or other ingredients you would like to include.
How is it cooked once stuffed?
It can be cooked in the oven or in a pot, ideally securing the rolled piece first so that it keeps its shape.
