Dijon Pesto Steak Recipes

LEMON BASIL PESTO FLAT IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Chop 4 garlic cloves in a food processor until minced. Add the basil and pine nuts, and pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Place the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes into the food processor, and pulse until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Rub the flat iron steaks with 2 cloves minced garlic, season to taste with salt and pepper, then set aside. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Grill the steaks to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Baste the steaks occasionally with a little of the pesto sauce. Once done, serve topped with the remaining pesto.

PESTO-DIJON EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl. Gently stir in eggs. Spread over four toast slices; top with lettuce, tomato and remaining toast.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together, and brush the mixture on the flank steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the raw red pepper, shallot, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil and the pine nuts.(this can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It should be served at room temperature.).
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Grill the flank steak for 4 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on the desired doneness. Let the steak rest on a carving plate for 1 or 2 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak on the bias and serve it with the red pepper pesto.
• For an Asian twist: Substitute 1 tablespoons soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar. Also, add 1 tsp.minced ginger and Dijon mustard to the marinade.

PESTO STEAK CONFIT

Steps:

• Combine basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Rub salt over steaks. Spread some pesto evenly on both steaks and place into an oven-safe glass dish. Pour oil into the dish, ensuring there is enough oil to submerge the steaks.
• Cook steaks in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Drain steaks and blot off excess oil.
• Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in the hot oil on both sides and the edges for 30 to 45 seconds.

DIJON STEAK

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet.
• Brown steaks quickly on both sides.
• Remove, set aside.
• Reduce heat; add gravy, half-and-half and mustard to skillet.
• Heat, stirring, till bubbly.
• Return steaks to pan with gravy.
• Turn heat down; cover and let simmer about 30 minutes, or until done.
• (add water if necessary) Sprinkle fresh parsley over steaks just before eating.

DIJON PESTO STEAK

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Mix basil, nuts, mustard and garlic.
• Broil steak, 6 inches from heat, 10 min., turning after 5 min.
• Spread with basil mixture. Broil 3 to 5 min. or until steak is cooked through (160ºF).

DIJON PESTO STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 Degree F.
• In small bowl, combine basil or parsley, walnuts, mustard and garlic. Broil steak 5 inches from heat source, for 10 minutes, turning once. Spread top of steak with basil or parsley mixture; broil 2 to 3 minutes more or until lightly browned and beef is cooked to desired doneness.
• Arrange roast and all vegetables in ungreased 13x9 inch (3 quart) baking dish.
• Slice and serve. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 to 14 minutes Cindy-Recipe Researcher http://forums.msn.com/cooking
• Sprinkle with all remaining ingredients except water.
• Pour water over top.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake at 350 Degree F.
• oven for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
• Serve with pan juices.