Grilled Pesto Stuffed Steaks Food

GRILLED PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

Steps:

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

GRILLED TOMATO PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

Steps:

• If pesto is not refrigerated, freeze 15 minutes to firm. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
• Make a horizontal cut into side of each steak, cutting to but not through opposite side and leaving about 1/2 inch uncut at each side, to form a pocket. Spoon firm pesto evenly into pockets. Secure openings with toothpicks. Sprinkle pepper over both sides of beef.
• Place beef on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes on each side for medium doneness (160°F) or until desired doneness. Broiling Directions: Set oven control to broil. Place stuffed beef on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 9 minutes; turn. Broil 5 to 10 minutes longer for medium doneness or until desired doneness.

15-MINUTE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH PESTO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
• Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CALIFORNIA PESTO-STUFFED STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Make horizontal cut in side of each steak, forming a pocket (do not cut through to opposite side).
• Mix pesto and cheese; spread evenly on insides of pockets; press pockets closed.
• Drizzle oil over beef.
• Place steaks on hot grill.
• Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 12 to 14 minutes for medium doneness, turning once with a tongs.
• To serve, cut beef into thick strips.
• Pesto intructions:.
• Combine the basil in food processor with the pinenuts, pulse a few times.
• Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
• Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
• Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
• Add the grated Romano cheese and pulse again until blended.
• Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

GRILLED PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill.
• Loosen skin from thighs to form a pocket; stuff with pesto.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash garlic with 1/8 teaspoon salt to form a paste; stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and brush on bread slices.
• Toast bread on grill.
• Serve chicken on bread, garlic side up.