Bistro Tri-Tip with Cherry-Shallot Jus
A fancier French bistro plate with pan-seared sale tri-tip, seasonal Washington cherries in a glossy shallot pan jus, crisp green beans, and crushed Yukon gold potatoes.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak12–14 oz $9.99
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Kroger® Trimmed Green Beans8 oz $6.00
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Yukon Gold Potatoes12 oz, halved if large $1.49
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Fresh Red Cherries6 oz, pitted and halved $4.99
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Shallots1 small shallot, finely chopped $4.49
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Garlic1 clove, finely grated or minced $0.79
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Simple Truth Organic® Thyme2 sprigs $2.79
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Olive oil1 tablespoon, divided
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Unsalted butter3 tablespoons, divided
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Dry red wine1/3 cup
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Pat the tri-tip very dry, season generously with salt and black pepper, and let it sit at room temperature while you pit and halve the cherries, chop the shallot, mince the garlic, trim any tough ends from the green beans, and halve the potatoes.
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan with salted water to cover, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, 14–18 minutes; add the green beans for the last 3 minutes, then transfer the green beans to a plate and drain the potatoes.
- Return the potatoes to the warm pan and crush lightly with 1 tablespoon butter, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper; cover to keep warm.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with 2 teaspoons olive oil; sear the tri-tip until deeply browned and the center reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare, about 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness, then transfer to a board to rest for 8–10 minutes.
- Lower the skillet to medium, add 1 tablespoon butter, the shallot, garlic, and thyme, and cook for 1 minute; add the cherries and cook 2 minutes until glossy and just softened.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until reduced by about half, 3–5 minutes; whisk in the Dijon and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then taste for salt and pepper and remove the thyme stems.
- Rewarm the green beans in the skillet edge or a separate small pan with a tiny knob of butter and a pinch of salt, then slice the tri-tip thinly across the grain and plate with crushed potatoes, green beans, and the cherry-shallot jus spooned over the steak.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: About $16–$22 for the portions used, assuming pantry butter, oil, Dijon, and wine are on hand.
Health notes: About 720 calories per serving with a high-protein steak portion, moderate carbs from potatoes, and vegetables for fiber.
Drink pairing: Serve with Pinot Noir, which has enough red fruit for the cherries and enough brightness for the steak and green beans.