Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks
Need dinner pronto? Grilled beef Flat Iron Steaks are topped with lemon and basil pesto. Presto!
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 8
Ingredients
Spicy Lemon Pesto:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine Spicy Lemon Pesto ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
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Step 2
Press garlic evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
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Step 3
Top steaks with pesto. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.
Nutrition Information
349 Calories
6g SAT FAT
38g PROTEIN
2.4 mg IRON
6.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 349 Calories; 180 Calories from fat; 20g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 250 mg Sodium; 2 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.6 g Dietary Fiber; 38 g Protein; 2.4 mg Iron; 10.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.8 mg Vitamin B6; 2 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.5 mg Zinc; 41 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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