Finished grilled pizza on parchment paper, sitting on a black table.

Pesto Steak & Arugula Pizza

Name: Pesto Steak & Arugula Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 lb Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick; 2 tbsp Basil Pesto; 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 lb Refrigerated Whole Grain, Whole Wheat or Regular Pizza Dough; 1 cup Yellow and/or Red Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved or quartered if large; 1/2 cup Reduced-fat Shredded Italian Blend Cheese; Salt, to taste; 1 cup Arugula or Baby Spinach Leaves; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper (optional); Additional Items:; Small Bowl; 10 x 15-inch Rimmed Baing Sheet; Pizza Stone (optional); Nonstick Cooking Spray

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
Basil Pesto
Fresh Lemon Juice
Refrigerated Whole Grain, Whole Wheat or Regular Pizza Doug
Yellow and/or Red Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
Reduced-fat Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
Arugula or Baby Spinach Leaves
Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
Salt, to taste

Additional Items:

• Small Bowl
• 10 x 15-inch Rimmed Baing Sheet
• Pizza Stone (optional)
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

Directions:

Combine pesto and lemon juice in small bowl.
Evenly brush beef steak with 1 tablespoon pesto mixture.
Preheat grill to medium.
Grill, covered, 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Heat grill to high (425°F)
Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place dough on baking sheet and pat dough to edges of baking sheet. Spread dough with remaining 3 tbsp pesto mixture. Top with tomatoes and cheese.
Bake in 425°F oven, 15 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Carve steak into slices; season with salt, if desired.
Top pizza evenly with arugula and steak slices; sprinkle with red pepper, as desired.