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

This petite sirloin dinner brings steakhouse energy to the backyard: beefy, tender slices with a punchy garlic-herb marinade, smoky grilled asparagus, and a crisp tomato-cucumber salad that keeps the whole plate bright and fresh. It’s simple, bold, and exactly the kind of meal that makes grilling feel worth it.

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 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 a grill to medium-high. Thinly slice half of 1 small red onion for the salad and cut the other half into thick wedges for grilling. Mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, all 3 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 for 20 minutes.
  3. Toss 1 pound asparagus with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, combine 10 ounces halved grape tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, the thinly sliced red onion, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, the remaining parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  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 and the onion wedges alongside, turning as needed, until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the onions are lightly charred, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  5. Rest the steak for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the grilled asparagus, grilled onion wedges, and tomato-cucumber salad. Spoon any resting juices from the steak over the sliced meat just before serving.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-15

Health notes: Approx. 610 calories per serving. High protein, moderate fat, and balanced with grilled vegetables and a fresh salad.

Drink pairing: Cabernet Franc or Syrah both complement the char on the steak and the savory herb marinade while still working with the fresh salad.