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Pan-Seared Chuck Steak over Warm Mushroom–Chard Salad with Grapefruit-Dijon Dressing

A weeknight steakhouse trick: sear chuck steak hard, then slice it thin and drape it over a warm salad of sautéed mushrooms and wilted chard with a punchy grapefruit pan dressing. It’s bright, earthy, and deeply satisfying—perfect for late-winter/early-spring produce in Washington.

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Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Chuck Steak (1 Steak) 1 lb steak $12.99 per 1 lb
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms (or sliced) 8 oz, sliced $3.69 per 8 oz
  • Organic Green Chard 1 bunch, stems sliced, leaves torn $3.49 each
  • Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, thinly sliced $1.29/lb (sale)
  • Fresh Large Ruby Red Grapefruit (or Organic Red Pink Grapefruit) 1 grapefruit (2 Tbsp juice + a few supremes/segments optional) $2.49–$3.29 each
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each
  • Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp (not provided)
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided (not provided)
  • Butter (optional for richness) 1 Tbsp (not provided)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste (not provided)
  • Water 2–4 Tbsp as needed (not provided)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Pat 1 lb chuck steak very dry. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt (or 3/4 tsp fine salt) and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Slice 8 oz mushrooms. Thinly slice 1/2 onion. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Separate chard stems from leaves; slice stems thin and tear leaves. Juice grapefruit to get 2 Tbsp juice (reserve a few segments if you want).
  2. Sear steak (stove): Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sear steak 4–5 minutes per side (for medium-rare to medium depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate and rest 10 minutes.
  3. Cook mushrooms + onion: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 Tbsp butter (or 1 tsp olive oil). Add sliced onion and cook 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring, until browned and their liquid evaporates. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Add chard: Add sliced chard stems and cook 2 minutes. Add torn chard leaves plus 2 Tbsp water, cover 1 minute to wilt, then uncover and toss 1–2 minutes until tender. Add half the minced garlic (1 clove) and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Grapefruit pan dressing: In a small bowl whisk 2 Tbsp grapefruit juice, 1 1/2 tsp Dijon, 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, remaining minced garlic (1 clove), and a pinch of salt. If the pan is very dry, splash in 1–2 Tbsp water, then pour dressing into the skillet and toss quickly 15–20 seconds to coat the veg.
  6. Slice steak: Slice rested chuck steak thinly across the grain.
  7. Serve: Pile warm mushroom-chard salad onto plates, top with sliced steak, and add grapefruit segments if using. Taste and adjust with extra salt/pepper.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $16–22

Health notes: Estimated per serving: ~650–800 calories (depends on steak portion and cooking fat). Health tips: Load up on chard and mushrooms for fiber and micronutrients. Keep steak at ~6–7 oz per person. Use a lighter hand with butter (or swap to olive oil) if watching saturated fat.

Drink pairing: You want a red with lift (acid) and not too much oak, or a medium-bodied earthy red that can handle mushrooms. Best bets: - Pinot Noir (especially Oregon/Washington) - Cru Beaujolais (Gamay) - Northern Rhône Syrah (more pepper than jam)

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