Ingredients
2 beef rib eye steaks, 1 1/2 thick (, about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup pesto
2 tbsp finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat coals or gas grill.
Make a horizontal cut in side of each beef steak, forming a pocket
(do not cut through to opposite side).
Mix pesto and 2 tablespoons cheese; spread evenly on insides of
pockets; press pockets closed. Drizzle oil over beef. Roll beef in
1/3 cup cheese until well coated.
Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 14 minutes
for medium doneness, turning once.
To serve, cut each beef steak into thick strips. Makes 4 servings.
Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@msn.com Source: Betty Crocker.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Italian; Meat; Sauce
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