Grilled Tri-Tip with Ginger-Garlic Bok Choy & Lemon Cucumber Salad
Steakhouse vibes at home: quick-grilled tri-tip with a gingery bok choy stir and a crisp-cool cucumber side. Big flavor, lots of crunch, and it feels lighter than it tastes.
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- Beef Choice Angus Tri Tip Steak, 1 lb 12–14 oz (2 portions) $9.99 (sale)
- Bok Choy, 1 lb 1 lb, chopped (stems and leaves separated) $2.77 (sale)
- Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag, 7 oz 1 tbsp grated $3.99
- Cucumber, 1 ct 1, thinly sliced $0.79
- Green Onions 2, thinly sliced (optional but great) $1.39
- Garlic (bulb) 2 cloves, minced $0.69
- Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp $2.50 (sale)
- Neutral oil (avocado/canola) 2 tbsp total —
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp —
- Honey or brown sugar 1 tsp —
- Black pepper & kosher salt to taste —
Instructions
- Prep steak: Pat 12–14 oz tri-tip dry. Rub with 1 tbsp neutral oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let sit while you prep vegetables.
- Prep veg: Chop 1 lb bok choy, keeping stems separate from leaves. Grate 1 tbsp ginger. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Thinly slice 1 cucumber. Thinly slice 2 green onions (optional).
- Make quick cucumber side: In a bowl, toss sliced cucumber with 1 tbsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and half the sliced green onions (if using). Set aside.
- Grill steak: Heat grill to medium-high. Grill tri-tip 4–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to medium-rare (about 130–135°F). Rest 8 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Stir-fry bok choy (stove): While steak rests, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp neutral oil, then add bok choy stems with a pinch of salt; stir-fry 2 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add leaves + sauce: Add bok choy leaves. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp honey (or brown sugar). Toss 1–2 minutes until leaves wilt and everything is glossy.
- Serve: Plate sliced tri-tip with the gingery bok choy. Add the cucumber salad on the side. Finish with remaining green onions (if using).
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $18–24
Health notes: Estimated per serving (1/2 recipe): ~600–800 kcal depending on steak portion and oil. High protein; bok choy brings витамins A/C/K. Keep sodium moderate by using low-sodium soy sauce; add extra cucumber for volume and hydration.
Drink pairing: For grilled beef plus ginger/soy flavors, choose a juicy, peppery red with lift: Syrah (cool-climate) or Cabernet Franc are excellent. If you want white, go aromatic and slightly off-dry Riesling to handle ginger and umami.