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The bold basil flavor of pesto blends beautifully in the grilled steak, and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time: 20 Min

Total Time:

Makes: 2 servings

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INGREDIENTS

2
 (1-inch-thick) beef tenderloin steaks (about 3/4 lb.)
2
 tablespoons purchased pesto
1
 teaspoon oil
1/4
 teaspoon salt
1/8
 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

1 Heat grill. With narrow sharp knife, make a 1-inch slit in one side of each steak. Make a pocket in each steak by moving knife around inside of steak. DO NOT ENLARGE THE 1-INCH OPENING. 2 Spoon half of pesto into each steak, spreading it around the inside of the steak. Brush all sides of steaks with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3 When ready to grill, place steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 7 to 11 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once.
To broil steaks, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.

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Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1/2 of Recipe)
  • Calories 365
    • (Calories from Fat 205),
  • Total Fat 23g
    • (Saturated Fat 7g,
  • Cholesterol 100mg;
  • Sodium 520mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 1g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 38g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4.00%;
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  • Calcium 6.00%;
  • Iron 20.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 5 1/2 Lean Meat;
  • 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 0;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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