Bistro Grilled Tri-Tip with Dijon Mushrooms

A French bistro-style grilled tri-tip with a peppery Dijon-mushroom pan sauce and bright green beans, built for June produce in WA and a bold Sagrantino pairing.

Ingredients

  • Choice Tri-Tip Beef Steaks Family Pack
    12–14 oz tri-tip steaks $9.99
  • Fresh Green Beans
    10 oz, trimmed $2.19
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms
    4 oz, sliced $3.19
  • Shallots
    1 small shallot, minced $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary
    1 tsp finely chopped $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon
    1/2 lemon, zested and juiced $0.99
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tbsp
  • Unsalted butter
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Olive oil
    1 tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
    1 1/2 tsp
  • Water or low-sodium broth
    1/3 cup

Instructions

  1. Pat the tri-tip steaks dry, then season all over with kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon olive oil; let sit at room temperature while you trim the green beans, slice the mushrooms, and mince the shallot.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Bring a medium skillet or sauté pan with 1/2 inch water to a boil for the green beans.
  3. Boil the green beans for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green, then drain. Return them to the warm pan with 1 tablespoon butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; cover off heat to keep warm.
  4. Grill the tri-tip steaks for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely charred and 130–135°F in the center for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 8 minutes.
  5. While the steak rests, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned, then add the shallot and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard and 1/3 cup water or broth, scraping up browned bits; simmer 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter plus a small squeeze of lemon juice to make a glossy sauce.
  7. Slice the rested tri-tip thinly across the grain, spoon the Dijon-mushroom sauce over the top, and plate with the lemony green beans alongside.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $14–$18 for 2, based on the sale tri-tip, green beans, mushrooms, shallot, lemon, and herbs used.

Health notes: Serves 2; roughly 620 calories per serving with high protein, moderate fat, and a lighter vegetable-forward side instead of potatoes.

Drink pairing: Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino works well here because its tannin and dark fruit stand up to grilled beef, black pepper, mushrooms, and Dijon butter.