Best Flat Iron Steaks With Lemon Basil Pesto Recipes

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SPICY LEMON PESTO FLAT IRON STEAKS



Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks image

Need dinner pronto? Grilled beef Flat Iron Steaks are topped with lemon and basil pesto. Presto!

Provided by BIWFD

Categories     Entrée

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beef Flat Iron Steaks (6 to 8 ounces each)
3 large cloves garlic, minced
Salt
Freshly grated lemon peel (optional)
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine Spicy Lemon Pesto ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Press garlic evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
  • Top steaks with pesto. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350

LEMON BASIL PESTO FLAT IRON STEAK



Lemon Basil Pesto Flat Iron Steak image

Lemon and basil combine nicely into a pesto topping for steaks.

Provided by desihannagan

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flat Iron Steak Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cloves garlic
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup pine nuts
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 (6 ounce) flat iron steaks
2 large cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add the basil and pine nuts, and pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Place the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the food processor, and pulse until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Rub the flat iron steaks with 2 cloves minced garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Grill the steaks to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks occasionally with a little of the pesto sauce. Once done, serve topped with the remaining pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 121.9 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

LEMON BASIL PESTO FLAT IRON STEAK



Lemon Basil Pesto Flat Iron Steak image

Lemon and basil combine nicely into a pesto topping for steaks.

Provided by Eve Peterson

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 clove garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 c packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 c pine nuts
6 6 ounce flat iron steaks
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
dash(es) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Chop 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add the basil and pine nuts, and pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Place the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the food processor, and pulse until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Rub the flat iron steaks with 2 cloves minced garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • 3. Grill the steaks to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks occasionally with a little pesto sauce, once done, serve topped with remaining pesto.

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