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Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Steaks

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 17, 2010
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Flavor-packed pesto and cheese create the surprise in juicy beef steak.

Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Steaks

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 4
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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).
  • Step 
    2
    Mix pesto and cheese; spread evenly on insides of pockets; press pockets closed. Drizzle oil over beef.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

410 Calories
26g Total Fat
43g Protein
1g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
235
Total Fat
26g
0%
Saturated Fat
8g
0%
Cholesterol
110mg
0%
Sodium
380mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
43g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
18%
18%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 6 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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