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Steak and Bacon Tournedos

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"Great on the grill!" — STP

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Original recipe makes 8 steaks Change Servings

1 1/2 pounds flank steak, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
unseasoned meat tenderizer to taste
10 slices bacon, cooked, but still soft
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Score one side of the flank steak with diagonal cuts. Season meat on both sides with tenderizer, pepper, garlic powder, and salt; lay flat, scored side down. Sprinkle with parsley, and lay bacon strips lengthwise on steak, then roll up jellyroll style. Skewer with 8 evenly spaced wooden toothpicks. Form 8 steaks by cutting in between toothpicks with a serrated knife.
Place steaks on preheated grill. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 16, 2007

I love this recipe. The second time I made it I added shredded parmesan cheese to it. I also made the chopped parsley into a pesto using 2 tablespoons olive oil with salt and pepper.

—peanutbubby

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 31, 2012

I am not rating this recipe bc I have not made it yet. Upon reading the reviews, most of you are adding "pesto". Can someone tell me what kind of pesto are being used since there are different kinds of pesto out there? TY.

—Joy

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Nov 03, 2009

This was a nice way to dress up flank steak, and is a good basic recipe for "fine-tuning" to meet your personal tastes. My changes: I didn't have tenderizer, so I decided to marinade for 1.5 hours in 1Tbs red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup canola oil, and 4 big cloves chopped garlic. In addition to the bacon, I added shredded parmesan and thick-sliced mushrooms. I used regular salt instead of seasoned salt, and no garlic powder. I also soaked the toothpicks to prevent burning. Next time I'm going to add either cooked rice or barley, and roasted red peppers.

—momma_s

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Oct 14, 2008

Great idea! I had thin serloin steaks that had to be used. I seasoned the steaks, scored them, then spread on pesto, sprinkled with grated parmesean, laid a strip of bacon top and rolled up. I secured with a toothpick. My family loved this. A new twist on steaks on the grill!

—MomInParis

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Nov 01, 2007

Great recipe! I took the advice and used parmasean cheese and pesto. This dish tastes like it would be featured in an upscale resteraunt. Bacon and Steak!!! How can you go wrong?

—danameier

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Jan 31, 2012

Sounds delicious...will give it a try next time li'l brother decides to grill...and in reply to NYDee...yes, people DO still eat like this...flank steak may be a "cheap" cut of beef, but it's very lean, (it's the same cut used for fajitas) and the one and 1/4 slices of bacon per serving is not going to do any major damage, health-wise...I see a cardiologist regularly and he says it's perfectly fine to eat bacon, red meat, eggs, etc. in moderation...he's a top-notch doctor, I trust his judgment...I'll enjoy this...and leave the "food snobs" to their own vices....

—CaddoAngel

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Jan 31, 2012

to Joy, I have made this recipe 4 times and have used both basil and tarragon pesto (homemade with lots of parmesan cheese). The basil pesto seems to work the best. I do omit the tenderizer and use beer to marinate the steak over night. Does a great job of tenderizing. I also leave out the parsley because of the pesto. Skirt steak works also but the low cost of flank makes an economical meal and is also fun to work with.

—royce Thorpe

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Sep 08, 2010

I followed others suggestion of adding a thin layer of pesto and I think it made the dish. It would probably still be good without it, but it definitely gave it an extra splash of flavor. Tasted like something you'd have in a fine restaurant. I used the bacon that comes pre-cooked which helped cut down on prep time and clean up. Only complaint would be it was a bit salty -- maybe cut back on the salt next time.

—DONNAMAMA

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Nutrition

Calories
162 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
0.5 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
11 g
17%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
14.4 g
29%

Sodium
351 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steak and Bacon Tournedos

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 162
Calories from Fat: 99

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 351mg 14 %
Potassium 203mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.5g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 14.4g 29 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 42 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.