GRILLED CALIFORNIA PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

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A delicious and flavorful way to fix steaks! Serve a tossed spinach salad and crusty garlic bread on the side. New York strip or sirloin steak can be substituted for the rib-eye.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 rib eye steaks, 1 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lbs.)
1/4 cup pesto sauce (Store bought or you can use the recipe below)
2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese (or Parmesan)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Make horizontal cut in side of each steak, forming a pocket (do not cut through to opposite side).
  • Mix pesto and cheese; spread evenly on insides of pockets; press pockets closed.
  • Drizzle oil over beef.
  • Place steaks on hot grill.
  • Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness, turning once with a tongs.
  • To serve, cut beef into thick strips.
  • Pesto intructions:.
  • Combine the basil in food processor with the pinenuts, pulse a few times.
  • Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
  • Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
  • Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the grated Romano cheese and pulse again until blended.
  • Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 168.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.7

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