PESTO BEEF SWIRLS

beautycook's rich Recipe of the Week winner treats your family or guests to a tasty main dish.

Serving: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup steak sauce, plus more for basting
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 (2-pound) beef flank steak, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness


DIRECTIONS:
1. In blender or food processor, blend 1/2 cup steak sauce, cheese, pine nuts, parsley, basil and garlic to a coarse paste; spread over top of steak.

2. Cut steak across grain into 8 (1-inch-wide) strips. Roll up each strip from short edge; secure with wooden toothpicks.

3. Grill steak strips over medium heat or broil 6 inches from heat source 7 to 8 minutes on each side or to desired doneness, basting occasionally with additional steak sauce. Remove toothpicks and serve immediately. Makes 4-8 servings.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.
Calories: 356
Total Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Protein: 20 g