Garlic-Herb Marinated Petite Sirloin with Grilled Asparagus & Tomato Cucumber Salad

Petite sirloin soaks up a punchy garlic-herb marinade, grills up tender and smoky, and gets piled next to roasted spring vegetables and a quick tomato-cucumber salad. It’s hearty without being heavy, and the marinade makes the steak taste like much more than a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • Choice Petite Sirloin Beef Steak (About 2-3 Steaks)
    1 lb $6.99
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes
    10 oz, halved $2.49
  • Cucumber
    1, diced $0.79
  • Green Asparagus
    1 lb, trimmed $3.49
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    1/2 small onion, divided $0.99
  • Garlic
    3 cloves, minced $0.69
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1 lemon $0.99
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.29
  • olive oil
    3 tablespoons, divided
  • soy sauce
    1 tablespoon
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Thinly slice half of the red onion; reserve half for the salad and half for grilling if desired. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
  2. Make the marinade: whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Coat the 1 pound petite sirloin with the marinade and let sit 20 minutes.
  3. Toss 1 pound asparagus with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. In a bowl, combine the halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, the reserved sliced red onion for salad, remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, and the remaining parsley.
  4. Grill the marinated petite sirloin for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness. Grill the asparagus alongside for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. If using some onion on the grill, cook until lightly charred.
  5. Rest the steak 5 to 10 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the grilled asparagus and tomato-cucumber salad, spooning any collected steak juices over the top.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-15

Health notes: Approx. 610 calories per serving. High protein, moderate fat, and vegetable-forward for a satisfying but not overly heavy dinner.

Drink pairing: Cabernet Franc or Syrah both handle the grilled beef and herb marinade well without overpowering the fresh spring vegetables.