GRILLED PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Steaks image

Flavor-packed pesto and cheese create the surprise in juicy beef steak.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 beef rib-eye steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

Heat coals or gas grill for direct 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.
Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. To serve, cut beef into thick strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg