German Mustard Pork & Green Beans

Juicy stove-seared pork medallions, summer green beans, and egg noodles come together quickly with a tangy German-inspired mustard pan sauce.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 oz $2.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    8 oz $2.19
  • No Yolks® Extra Broad Egg Noodles
    6 oz $2.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onion
    4 oz $3.99
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.79
  • Water
    2 qt
  • Kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1/2 tsp
  • Olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Caraway seeds
    1/2 tsp
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
    3/4 cup
  • Dijon mustard
    2 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tbsp
  • Parsley
    2 tbsp $1.29

Instructions

  1. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and bring a covered pot containing 2 quarts water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil; meanwhile, ready a cutting board and colander.
  2. Trim 8 ounces green beans. Add 6 ounces egg noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package timing, adding the 8 ounces trimmed green beans for the final 4 minutes; drain together when the noodles are tender and the beans are crisp-tender.
  3. While the noodles cook, slice 12 ounces pork tenderloin crosswise into 1-inch medallions and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the hot skillet, then sear the 12 ounces pork medallions for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and at least 145°F inside; transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Thinly slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion and mince 1 garlic clove. Lower the skillet to medium, add the 4 ounces sliced onion and 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, and cook for 3 minutes; add the 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Whisk 3/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar into the skillet; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, then whisk in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter until glossy.
  6. Divide the drained noodle-and-bean mixture and 12 ounces rested pork medallions between two shallow bowls, spoon all of the mustard pan sauce over the top, and finish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $7–$10

Health notes: About 650 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein plus fiber from the green beans and onion.

Drink pairing: A dry Riesling balances the tangy mustard sauce and savory pork.