SIRLOIN WITH BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

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Few meats are as mouthwatering as a juicy, grilled steak. And when you top a tender sirloin with a savory blue cheese and walnut butter, it's mouthwatering and memorable.-Sharon Johnson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-3/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
6 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 beef top sirloin steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, butter, walnuts, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon rosemary. Shape into a 5-in. log; wrap and refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes., In a small food processor, combine the garlic cloves, salt, pepper and remaining rosemary. Cover and process until blended. Rub over both sides of steaks. , Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Unwrap blue cheese butter; cut two 1/2-in.-slices from log. Place one slice on each steak. Rewrap remaining butter; refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.