Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Oven-Finished Seared Tri-Tip with Lemon–Parsley Pan Drizzle + Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots

A simple, non-fajita, non-mushroom tri-tip dinner: quick sear + oven finish for a rosy center, paired with late-winter WA staples—roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots—and a bright lemon–parsley pan drizzle.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 1 to 1.25 lb tri-tip (use 12–16 oz for 2 servings; freeze the rest) $11.99 (sale)
  • Fresh Brussels sprouts 12 oz, halved $3.99/lb (reg)
  • Carrots 10 oz, cut into 3-inch batons $1.69/lb (reg)
  • Garlic 3 cloves (2 smashed for roasting, 1 minced for sauce) $1.50 (reg)
  • Parsley 1/2 bunch (about 1/3 cup chopped) $1.69 (reg)
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2 tbsp $2.99 (reg)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Chicken broth 1/4 cup (optional, for pan drizzle) $1.99 (sale, Simple Truth Organic 32 oz)
  • Salt 1 1/4 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper 1 tsp, divided
  • Smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat oven: Set oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast the veg (oven): On a sheet pan, toss halved Brussels sprouts (12 oz) and carrots (10 oz) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and smoked paprika (optional). Roast 20–28 minutes, tossing once, until browned and tender.
  3. Season tri-tip: Pat tri-tip dry. Season all over with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper (add a little extra pepper if you like). If your tri-tip is thicker on one end, consider tying it with kitchen twine for more even cooking.
  4. Sear (stove): Heat an oven-safe skillet (cast iron ideal) over medium-high until very hot. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear tri-tip 2–3 minutes per side (including edges) until well-browned.
  5. Finish (oven): Move the skillet to the 425°F oven. Roast until internal temp hits 125–130°F for medium-rare or 130–135°F for medium, about 8–15 minutes depending on thickness. (Tri-tip varies a lot—use a thermometer if possible.)
  6. Rest: Transfer tri-tip to a cutting board and rest 10 minutes (important for juiciness).
  7. Quick lemon–parsley pan drizzle: Return the hot skillet to medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 20–30 seconds. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional) and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 30–60 seconds, then stir in chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  8. Slice correctly: Slice tri-tip AGAINST the grain—often the grain changes direction, so look closely and rotate the roast as needed.
  9. Serve: Plate sliced tri-tip with roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots; spoon the lemon–parsley drizzle over the beef.

Health notes: High-protein; lots of vegetables. Keep it lighter by using 1 tbsp oil total and emphasizing the veg portion.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah (peppery, savory) or Cabernet Sauvignon (structure for beef). If you like lighter reds: WA Merlot works well with the roasted veg sweetness.

Grilled Mustard–Garlic Tri-Tip + Charred Rapini & Warm Yukon Golds

Grilled tri-tip with a mustard–garlic crust (not a chimichurri repeat), served with quick-grilled rapini and warm Yukon Golds—hearty, seasonal, and fast.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 1 to 1.25 lb tri-tip (use 12–16 oz for 2 servings; freeze the rest) $11.99 (sale)
  • Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Garlic 2 cloves, grated or minced $1.50 (reg)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Organic rapini 10–12 oz, trimmed $3.99 (reg)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes 12 oz, cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.49/lb (reg)
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (for finishing rapini) $2.99 (reg)
  • Salt 1 1/4 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper 1 tsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes (stove): Simmer Yukon Gold chunks (12 oz) in salted water until tender, 10–12 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper; cover to keep warm.
  2. Make mustard crust: Mix 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Rub all over tri-tip.
  3. Grill tri-tip: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill 4–6 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat and continue until 125–130°F (medium-rare) or 130–135°F (medium). Rest 10 minutes.
  4. Grill rapini: Toss rapini with a drizzle of oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Grill in a basket or on foil 3–5 minutes, turning, until tender with charred edges. Finish with 1 tbsp lemon juice and optional red pepper flakes.
  5. Slice + serve: Slice tri-tip against the grain (grain may change direction). Serve with warm potatoes and grilled rapini.

Health notes: Balanced meal; rapini adds fiber and bitterness that cuts richness. Go lighter by using less mustard/oil and keeping potatoes moderate.

Drink pairing: A WA Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah. Mustard crust also pairs nicely with a crisp WA Chardonnay (unoaked if possible).

Skillet Tri-Tip with Peppery Pan-Gravy + Lemony Cucumber Spring-Mix Salad

A cozy, sauce-forward tri-tip that avoids mushrooms/onions-as-the-main-thing: quick pan-sear, then a short simmer in peppery beef gravy plus broth to make a rich, glossy skillet sauce. Great with a crisp salad to balance.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 12–16 oz tri-tip portion $11.99 (sale)
  • Kroger Beef Gravy - 12oz jar 1/2 cup $1.50 (sale)
  • Chicken broth 1/3 cup $1.99 (sale, Simple Truth Organic 32 oz)
  • Black pepper 1–1 1/2 tsp, to taste
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spring Mix 5 oz $3.00 (sale)
  • Cucumber 1/2, sliced $0.99 (reg)
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tbsp $2.99 (reg)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt 3/4 tsp, divided

Instructions

  1. Make salad: Toss spring mix with sliced cucumber. Dress with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  2. Season beef: Pat tri-tip portion dry. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and plenty of black pepper (about 1 tsp to start).
  3. Sear (stove): Heat skillet over medium-high until very hot. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear tri-tip 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Finish gently: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup beef gravy, scraping browned bits. Cover and simmer 6–12 minutes, flipping once, until 125–135°F depending on preference.
  5. Rest + slice: Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
  6. Serve: Spoon peppery gravy sauce over sliced tri-tip and serve with the lemony salad.

Health notes: More indulgent due to gravy; balance with a big salad and keep gravy to a light spooning.

Drink pairing: WA Merlot or Cabernet Franc (herbal, medium-bodied) to complement peppery gravy without overpowering it.

Grilled Ginger–Lime Glazed Chicken Thighs + Charred Baby Bok Choy & Clementine–Cucumber Salad

Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs grilled with a savory-sweet soy–ginger–garlic glaze, served with charred bok choy and a bright clementine–cucumber salad. Thighs stay tender and are less fussy than cutlets.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb (use ~12 oz / 3–4 thighs for 2 servings; freeze the rest) $4.49 (sale)
  • Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag 1 tbsp finely grated $3.99 (reg)
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced or grated $1.50 (reg)
  • Organic limes 1 lime (about 2 tbsp juice) $1.29 each (reg)
  • Soy sauce 2 1/2 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1 tbsp (helps the glaze lacquer on the grill)
  • Organic baby bok choy 12 oz (3–4 small), halved lengthwise $3.99/lb (reg)
  • Olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp, divided
  • Cuties® Mandarin Clementine Oranges (or any mandarin) 2 (segments for salad; optional 1–2 tbsp juice for dressing)
  • Cucumber 1, thinly sliced $0.99 (reg)
  • Salt 3/4 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch

Instructions

  1. Portion the thighs: From the 1 lb pack, use ~12 oz (3–4 boneless skinless thighs) for 2 servings. Freeze remaining thighs in a labeled bag.
  2. Make the glaze/marinade: In a bowl, whisk 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 grated/minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp honey/brown sugar. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
  3. Marinate: Add the thighs and turn to coat. Let sit 15–30 minutes (or up to 8 hours refrigerated).
  4. Prep bok choy: Halve bok choy lengthwise. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  5. Prep the salad: Slice cucumber thinly. Peel the mandarins and separate into segments. Toss cucumber + mandarin with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, a small squeeze of lime (optional), and a pinch of salt.
  6. Grill the thighs: Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grates. Grill thighs 5–7 minutes per side, moving to a slightly cooler spot if flare-ups happen, until 165°F internal. During the last 1–2 minutes, brush on a little extra marinade to build a glossy glaze (don’t use marinade that’s been in contact with raw chicken unless it’s boiled first).
  7. Grill the bok choy: Grill cut-side down 2–3 minutes until nicely charred, then flip and grill 1–2 minutes more until tender-crisp.
  8. Rest + serve: Rest chicken 3–5 minutes, then slice. Serve with grilled bok choy and the clementine–cucumber salad.

Health notes: Thighs are higher in fat than breast but still a solid protein choice. Keep it lighter by using just enough glaze to coat and serving extra bok choy + salad.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling (WA) or Sauvignon Blanc: both handle ginger/garlic and the sweet-salty glaze. A light lager also works well if you’re skipping wine.

Stovetop Crispy-Skin Steelhead with Lemon–Thyme Pan Sauce + Garlicky Rapini & Yukon Golds

A Pacific Northwest weeknight win: tender steelhead with crisp skin, a punchy lemon–thyme pan sauce, and bright, seasonal rapini. Everything comes together fast on the stove but tastes restaurant-level.

Ingredients

  • Fresh steelhead trout fillet 12 oz (for 2 portions) $8.99 (sale)
  • Yukon Gold potatoes 12 oz (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.49/lb (reg)
  • Organic rapini 10–12 oz, tough stems trimmed $3.99 (reg)
  • Garlic 2 cloves, thinly sliced $1.50 (reg)
  • Lemon juice (bottled) 2 tbsp $2.99 (reg)
  • Simple Truth Organic thyme 1 tsp leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) $2.79 (reg)
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Butter 1 tbsp
  • Chicken broth 1/3 cup $1.99 (sale, Simple Truth Organic 32 oz)
  • Salt 1 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes: cut 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks; rinse briefly and drain.
  2. Cook the potatoes (stove): add the potato chunks to a saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and stir in 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper; cover to keep warm.
  3. Prep the fish: pat 12 oz steelhead trout very dry. Season flesh side with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Sear the steelhead (stove): heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Place trout skin-side down and press gently for 20 seconds so the skin contacts the pan. Cook 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the color has risen about 2/3 of the way up the sides. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more (target medium). Transfer to a plate, skin-side up.
  5. Make the lemon–thyme pan sauce: lower heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and 2 sliced garlic cloves to the same skillet; cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 1–2 minutes, then stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp thyme leaves. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  6. Cook the rapini: add 10–12 oz trimmed rapini to the skillet with the sauce. Toss and cook 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Serve: plate the potatoes and rapini. Set the steelhead on top or alongside and spoon the lemon–thyme pan sauce over the fish (keep skin exposed for maximum crispness).

Health notes: ~650–800 kcal per serving (depends on potato + oil). High-protein, rich in omega-3s; rapini adds fiber and micronutrients. Keep it lighter by using less butter and a smaller potato portion.

Drink pairing: Look for zippy whites that match citrus + bitter greens: WA is a treasure trove. Best: a crisp WA Sauvignon Blanc (gooseberry/citrus) or a WA dry Riesling (lime/stone fruit) to echo the lemon and tame rapini’s pleasant bitterness. Local picks to hunt: Chateau Ste. Michelle (Columbia Valley Riesling) or Goose Ridge (Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc).

Shopping list
  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 1 to 1.25 lb tri-tip (use 12–16 oz for 2 servings; freeze the rest), 1 to 1.25 lb tri-tip (use 12–16 oz for 2 servings; freeze the rest), 12–16 oz tri-tip portion
  • Fresh Brussels sprouts 12 oz, halved
  • Carrots 10 oz, cut into 3-inch batons
  • Garlic 3 cloves (2 smashed for roasting, 1 minced for sauce), 2 cloves, grated or minced, 2 cloves, minced or grated, 2 cloves, thinly sliced
  • Parsley 1/2 bunch (about 1/3 cup chopped)
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2 tbsp, 1 tbsp (for finishing rapini), 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided, 1 1/2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided
  • Chicken broth 1/4 cup (optional, for pan drizzle), 1/3 cup, 1/3 cup
  • Salt 1 1/4 tsp, divided, 1 1/4 tsp, divided, 3/4 tsp, divided, 3/4 tsp, divided, 1 tsp, divided (plus more to taste)
  • Black pepper 1 tsp, divided, 1 tsp, divided, 1–1 1/2 tsp, to taste, 1/2 tsp, divided, 1/2 tsp, plus more to taste
  • Smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Organic rapini 10–12 oz, trimmed, 10–12 oz, tough stems trimmed
  • Yukon Gold potatoes 12 oz, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, 12 oz (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch, Pinch, Pinch
  • Kroger Beef Gravy - 12oz jar 1/2 cup
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spring Mix 5 oz
  • Cucumber 1/2, sliced, 1, thinly sliced
  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb (use ~12 oz / 3–4 thighs for 2 servings; freeze the rest)
  • Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag 1 tbsp finely grated
  • Organic limes 1 lime (about 2 tbsp juice)
  • Soy sauce 2 1/2 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1 tbsp (helps the glaze lacquer on the grill)
  • Organic baby bok choy 12 oz (3–4 small), halved lengthwise
  • Cuties® Mandarin Clementine Oranges (or any mandarin) 2 (segments for salad; optional 1–2 tbsp juice for dressing)
  • Fresh steelhead trout fillet 12 oz (for 2 portions)
  • Lemon juice (bottled) 2 tbsp
  • Simple Truth Organic thyme 1 tsp leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
  • Butter 1 tbsp

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