Grilled Pesto-Stuffed Tenderloin Steaks

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

By Pillsbury Kitchens

March 3, 2005

Ingredients

(1-inch-thick) beef tenderloin steaks (about 3/4 lb.)

tablespoons purchased pesto

teaspoon oil

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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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.