An easy way to give your steak a lot of extra flavor!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel
Ingredients
For the Pesto -
3/4cupfresh basil leaves
3-4garlic clovespeeled
3Tbsppine nuts
1/2tspsalt
5Tbspolive oil
1/2cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheeseoptional
4Tbspfreshly grated pecorino cheeseoptional
4Tbspboiling hot water
1-1 1/2lbsof beef flank steak
Instructions
Place basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Remove to a bowl.
Stir in the cheeses (if using).
Add 4 Tbsp boiling hot water to sauce and stir to combine.
Cut steak into strips about 2-3 inches wide. Lay them out on a plate, then top each steak strip with some pesto sauce.
Roll up the meat, starting at the smaller end. Put toothpick through center to keep meat rollup together.
Place on a medium-hot grill for about 3 minutes. Turn the roll over, cook another 3 minutes or until done to your satisfaction.
Remove and serve with the side of your choice.
Notes
Recipe for pesto sauce was found in "Italian: the essence of mediterranean cuisine" by Carla Capalbo. Recipe for Flank Steak Pesto Rollups is from Scott Hagnas of http://www.crossfitcenturion.com.