Best Carpetbagger Steaks Recipes

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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beef tenderloin steaks
2 cups red wine
2 tablespoons garlic and herb dressing mix
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (4.5-ounce) jar marinated mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
Fresh oregano sprigs

Steps:

Rinse steaks under cold water and pat dry. Place in zip-top bag and add red wine, dressing mix, and pepper. Squeeze air out of bag and seal. Gently massage bag to combine ingredients. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours
Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. In a medium bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, blue cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside.
Remove steaks from marinade and discard marinade. With a sharp knife cut a pocket into the side of each steak, being careful not to cut through. Stuff steaks with mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks. Place on hot, oiled grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium (160 degrees F). Remove from grill.
To serve, remove toothpicks. Garnish steaks with sprigs of fresh oregano and serve hot.

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Provided by Missy Wimpelberg

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 beef tenderloin steaks
2 c red wine
2 Tbsp garlic and herb dressing mix (i use good seasons)
2 tsp black pepper
FOR FILLING
1 jar(s) marinated mushrooms, finely chopped (small 4 oz jar)
1/4 c bleu cheese crumbles
1 tsp italian salad dressing mix
fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

Steps:

1. Rinse steaks (cold water) and pat dry. Place in ziploc bag and add red wine, dressing mix, and pepper. Squeeze air out and seal. Gently massage to combine ingredients and coat the steaks. Marinate for 2-3 hours.
2. Preheat grill to high heat (you will be grill these with direct heat). Lightly coat the grill grates with oil directly be grilling. In a bowl combine, mushrooms, bleu cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside.
3. Remove steaks from bag. With a knife cut a pocket into the side of each steak, being carful not to cut through. Stuff steaks with the mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks. Place on hot, oiled grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side for medium. Remove from grill.
4. If you want to spruce it up, top with the oregano sprigs.