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Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Steaks

Flavor-packed pesto and cheese create the surprise in juicy beef steak.
Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 4 servings
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How-To Make Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Steaks

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

2beef rib-eye steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick (about 2 pounds)
1/4cup basil pesto
2tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
Serve with...
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Total Time: 25 min
1.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).
2.Mix pesto and cheese; spread evenly on insides of pockets; press pockets closed. Drizzle oil over beef.
3.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.
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Substitution
New York strip or sirloin steak can be substituted for the rib-eye.
Success
To retain beef juices, turn the steaks with tongs instead of piercing them with a fork.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 410 (Calories from Fat 235); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 380mg; Total Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars ncg); Protein 43Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 18%; Iron 20Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 6 Lean Meat; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: nc 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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