Carpetbagger Steaks
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 (4.5-ounce) jar marinated mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
- Fresh oregano sprigs
- Rinse steaks under cold water and pat dry.
- Place in zip-top bag and add red wine, dressing mix, and pepper.
- Squeeze air out of bag and seal.
- Gently massage bag to combine ingredients.
- Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours
- Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat.
- Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, blue cheese, and Italian seasoning; set aside.
- Remove steaks from marinade and discard marinade.
- With a sharp knife cut a pocket into the side of each steak, being careful not to cut through.
- Stuff steaks with mushroom mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Place on hot, oiled grill and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium (160 degrees F).
- Remove from grill.
- To serve, remove toothpicks.
- Garnish steaks with sprigs of fresh oregano and serve hot.
tenderloin, red wine, garlic, ground black pepper, mushrooms, blue cheese, italian salad dressing mix, oregano sprigs
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/carpetbagger-steaks-recipe.html (may not work)