Seared Petite Sirloin with Warm Winter Red Cabbage & Crispy Oven Fries
Big steakhouse energy at home: juicy, simply seasoned petite sirloin with a quick red-cabbage sauté and crispy oven fries. The cabbage brings sweet-tangy crunch that cuts right through the richness—perfect winter weeknight comfort.
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- Choice Petite Sirloin Beef Steak 1 lb (2 small steaks) $7.99 sale ($11.99 reg), 1 lb
- Organic Red Cabbage 1/2 medium head (about 3/4 lb), thinly sliced $1.99/lb
- Organic Russet Potatoes 1 lb, cut into 1/2-inch fries $1.69/lb
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 large, thinly sliced $1.49/lb
- Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $1.99 (3 ct)
- Pantry: olive oil 3 tbsp (divided)
- Pantry: butter 1 tbsp (optional, for finishing)
- Pantry: apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp
- Pantry: Dijon or whole-grain mustard 1 tsp
- Pantry: salt to taste
- Pantry: black pepper to taste
- Pantry: smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep the fries: Heat oven to 450°F. Cut 1 lb russet potatoes into 1/2-inch fries. Rinse briefly, then dry very well. Toss fries with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional). Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- Roast the fries: Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Flip. Roast 10–15 minutes more until browned and crisp.
- Prep the cabbage: Thinly slice about 3/4 lb red cabbage (about 1/2 head). Thinly slice 1/2 large yellow onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Cook the cabbage (stovetop): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add sliced cabbage and 1/4 tsp salt; sauté 5–7 minutes until softened but still a little crisp. Stir in 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar and 1 tsp Dijon; cook 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Keep warm on low.
- Cook the steak (stovetop): Pat dry 1 lb petite sirloin (2 steaks). Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot; add 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium (adjust for thickness). If using, add 1 tbsp butter in the last minute and baste.
- Rest & serve: Rest steaks 5 minutes. Plate with the sautéed red cabbage and oven fries. Spoon any pan butter/juices over the steak.
Health notes: ~750–900 kcal/person depending on oil portion. High protein; good fiber and vitamin C from cabbage; fries are the indulgent part—keep oil measured for a lighter plate.
Drink pairing: Go medium-bodied and savory to match beef and sweet cabbage. Great fits: Washington Syrah (peppery, dark fruit) or Columbia Valley Merlot (plum, cocoa, softer tannins). Local picks to look for: Château Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Merlot; or a WA Syrah from Columbia Crest/H3 if you see it.