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 beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick (1 pound); 2 tablespoons basil pesto; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 refrigerated whole grain, whole wheat or regular pizza dough (about 1 pound); Nonstick cooking spray; 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; 1 cup arugula or baby spinach leaves; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

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

Ingredients:

1 beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick (1 pound)
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 refrigerated whole grain, whole wheat or regular pizza dough (about 1 pound)
Nonstick cooking spray
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
1 cup arugula or baby spinach leaves
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

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 10 x 15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Place dough on baking sheet and pat dough to edges of baking sheet. Spread dough with remaining 3 tablespoons 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.