Seared Bison Ribeye with Quick Pear-Dijon Pan Sauce + Roasted Carrots & Potatoes
A bistro-style dinner that feels fancy but lands on the table fast: tender seared bison ribeye with a quick pear pan-sauce (shallot + Dijon + a splash of vinegar) and a hot sheet-pan of caramelized roasted carrots and potatoes. Winter-perfect, not heavy, and great use of seasonal pears and carrots.
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- Simple Truth™ Natural Bison Ribeye Steak (8 oz) 1 (8 oz) steak $14.49 sale
- Simple Truth Organic® Russet Potatoes (or Yukon Gold) 12 oz (about 2 small) $4.49 (3 lb) / $5.49 (3 lb)
- Organic carrots (bunch) 10 oz (about 3–4 medium), peeled and cut into sticks $2.99
- Fresh Bosc pear 1 pear, cored and thin-sliced $2.99/lb
- Organic red onion (or yellow onion) 1/2 small, thin-sliced $2.49/lb / $2.19/lb
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar) 2 tsp
- Beef stock (or water + pinch of bouillon) 1/3 cup
- Butter (optional) 1–2 Tbsp
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional) 1/2 tsp leaves or 1 small sprig
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Pat steak dry and let it sit at room temp while you prep veg (10 minutes helps it sear well).
- Prep sheet pan: On a sheet pan, toss potatoes and carrots with 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). Spread in an even layer.
- Roast: Roast 20 minutes, toss, then roast 10–15 minutes more until potatoes are tender and carrots are browned at the edges.
- Sear steak: When the veg have about 10 minutes left, heat a skillet on medium-high. Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 Tbsp oil, then sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (for medium-rare; add 1–2 minutes for medium). Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Pear pan sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add onion with a pinch of salt; cook 2 minutes. Add pear slices and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Deglaze + finish: Stir in Dijon, vinegar, and stock. Simmer 2–4 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened. Swirl in butter (optional) and taste for salt/pepper.
- Serve: Slice steak against the grain. Spoon pear-onion sauce over steak. Plate with roasted carrots and potatoes.
Health notes: ~820 calories/person (estimate). Healthiness: Moderate—high-quality protein and lots of veg; go lighter by using 1 Tbsp butter (or none) and keeping portions of potatoes modest.
Drink pairing: Wine: Oregon Pinot Noir or Washington State Merlot. Beer: an amber ale.