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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- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slice steak: Slice rested chuck steak thinly across the grain.
- 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)