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Bistro Grilled Tri-Tip with Dijon Mushrooms

Juicy grilled tri-tip gets a glossy Dijon-mushroom bistro sauce and a bright, lemony green bean side that keeps the plate fresh and wine-friendly.

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Ingredients

  • Choice Tri-Tip Beef Steaks Family Pack
    12–14 oz tri-tip steaks $9.99
  • Fresh Green Beans
    10 oz, trimmed $2.19
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms
    4 oz, sliced $3.19
  • Shallots
    1 small shallot, minced $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary
    1 tsp finely chopped $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon
    1/2 lemon, zested and juiced $0.99
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tbsp
  • Unsalted butter
    2 tbsp, divided
  • Olive oil
    1 tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
    1 1/2 tsp
  • Water or low-sodium broth
    1/3 cup

Instructions

  1. Pat the tri-tip steaks dry, then season all over with kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper, chopped rosemary, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon olive oil; let sit at room temperature while you trim the green beans, slice the mushrooms, mince the shallot, and set a medium pot of salted water over high heat for the beans.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the tri-tip steaks for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely charred and 130–135°F in the center for medium-rare.
  3. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and rest for 8 minutes, keeping any juices that collect on the board.
  4. While the steak rests, boil the green beans for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green, then drain. Return them to the warm pot with 1 tablespoon butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; toss and keep uncovered off heat.
  5. At the same time, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until browned, then add the shallot and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard and 1/3 cup water or broth, scraping up the browned mushroom and shallot bits from the pan; simmer 2 minutes, then add any accumulated steak juices from the cutting board.
  7. Turn off the heat and swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter plus a small squeeze of lemon juice to make a glossy sauce.
  8. Slice the rested tri-tip thinly across the grain, spoon the Dijon-mushroom sauce over the top, and plate with the bright lemony green beans alongside.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: About $14–$18 for 2, based on the sale tri-tip, green beans, mushrooms, shallot, lemon, and herbs used.

Health notes: Serves 2; roughly 620 calories per serving with high protein, moderate fat, and a crisp vegetable side instead of a heavy starch.

Drink pairing: Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino is a strong match for the charred beef, pepper, mushrooms, and Dijon-butter sauce because its tannin and dark fruit can handle the richness.

Why it works: I can’t pick a bottle from the provided TSV because it contains only snack-cheese items, no wines. Below are two clear, practical alternatives to look for at your retailer and why they work: 1) Antonelli Montefalco Sagrantino (or another Sagrantino) — high tannin, dark-fruit profile and firm structure stand up to the charred tri‑tip, pepper, and the richness of the Dijon‑butter and mushrooms. 2) Barbera d’Alba (or a lively Italian Barbera) — bright acidity and red-fruit drive will refresh the palate between bites, complement the lemony green beans and cut through the mustard-butter sauce; a great choice if you prefer less tannic, more food-friendly red. If you want a smoky/peppery option instead, a Syrah/Shiraz (medium-plus body) will also pair nicely with the grilled char and mushroom savoriness.

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You asked

No garlic?

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You can add garlic—it's just not necessary. The original leans French-bistro with shallot, Dijon, rosemary, mushrooms, and butter, so garlic was optional rather than central. For 8 oz mushrooms, add: - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or grated How to use it: - Brown the mushrooms first. - Add the minced shallot and cook about 1 minute. - Add garlic and cook only 20–30 seconds, until fragrant. - Then add Dijon and broth/water. I would not use more than 1 clove here, because garlic can compete with the Sagrantino and the Dijon-mushroom sauce.

You asked

2.6 oz of shallot enough for 8 ozs mushroom

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Yes—2.6 oz shallot is enough for 8 oz mushrooms. That’s roughly 1 large shallot, and it will give the sauce a nice bistro-style sweetness. Mince it finely and add it after the mushrooms have browned so it doesn’t burn. For 8 oz mushrooms, use: - 2.6 oz shallot, minced - 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon - 1/2 cup water or broth - 2–3 tbsp butter total - steak resting juices at the end If your kids are sensitive to oniony flavor, use about 2 oz and save the rest.

You asked

Grilling extra steak for kids and they want to try the mushrooms can increase the mushroom serving?

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Yes. Increase the mushrooms easily. For the original 2-adult recipe, 4 oz mushrooms is modest. If kids will try them and you’re grilling extra steak, use: - 8 oz mushrooms for a generous amount - 12 oz mushrooms if you want plenty for everyone For 8 oz mushrooms: - Keep 1 shallot - Increase Dijon to 1 1/2 tbsp - Use 1/2 cup water or broth - Use 2 tbsp butter total, or 3 tbsp for a richer sauce - Add steak resting juices at the end as written For 12 oz mushrooms: - Use 1 large or 2 small shallots - Use 2 tbsp Dijon - Use 2/3 cup water or broth - Use 3 tbsp butter total Cook the mushrooms in a wide skillet so they brown instead of steam. If the pan is crowded, cook them in two batches, then combine before adding shallot, Dijon, and liquid.

You asked

If I season steaks 4 hours ahead of time does it change anything?

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Yes—seasoning 4 hours ahead is a good move. It becomes a short dry brine, helping the tri-tip stay juicy and season more evenly. Adjust like this: - Season with the salt, pepper, rosemary, and lemon zest 4 hours ahead. - Skip the olive oil until just before grilling. - Do not add lemon juice ahead of time; keep juice for the beans/sauce. - Refrigerate the steaks uncovered or loosely covered on a rack/plate. - About 30–40 minutes before cooking, take them out of the fridge. - Pat very dry before grilling, then rub with the teaspoon of olive oil. No need to change the cook time much, but a colder/thicker steak may take an extra minute per side. Still cook to temperature: 130–135°F for medium-rare, then rest.

Recipe score: 8/10

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