Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks

Cut: Flat Iron / Top Blade Steak
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Main Ingredients:

 4 beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks (6 to 8 ounces each)
 Spicy Lemon Pesto:
 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel
 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 3 large cloves garlic, minced
 Salt
 Freshly grated lemon peel (optional)

Directions:
  1. Combine Spicy Lemon Pesto ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
  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 to medium doneness, turning once. Season with salt, as desired.
  3. Top steaks with pesto. Garnish with lemon peel, if desired.
    Recipe Notes:

    Nutrition information per serving: 349 calories; 20 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 68 mg cholesterol; 250 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 0.6 g fiber; 38 g protein; 10.2 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B6; 2.0 mcg vitamin B12; 2.4 mg iron; 41.0 mcg selenium; 6.5 mg zinc.

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